I bought this belt 10 months ago. Originally it was a nice thick soft leather belt. The problem is that the skin is not sufficiently soft. It stretched 3-4 inches (I had to add holes) and was badly deformed to the point where it turned into an ugly twisted mess. Discard after 10 months of use. Wal-Mart belts I've bought in the past for less than half the price have lasted for several years. This belt was the waist of good money.