Appears to be of good quality. It may not be enough, but I gained some weight in the midsection, but instead of shedding it back, I'm going to start doing squats and try to get back in shape. According to one review, it's not real leather, it's pressed leather. Hm? I guess I don't know the difference but I love the belt and I think it was money well spent. I think it had tools to make new holes, although I don't think I need to use them. Good closure.