tl;dr: The quality is stable, which is surprising for such a price. The buckle is not cheap, the strap is strong. Thoughts: π The buckle looks good on you. I've bought some of these stylish buckles from some Chinese websites to use in DIY projects and the tolerances and finishes are better than anything I've seen before. . It feels like it's going to last. π€ If I had to think about it, the belt loop would probably be the first thing to give as a gift. The slack of the elastic band around the belt can wear out over time from repeated stretching. Both straps were tight. π€ I love that it came in a decent box, but as both straps are individually wrapped you're unlikely to box them up once. Without the box, the packaging may seem like a waste of material. Final thoughts: I like it. I don't really like traditional belts, and these "tactical" buckles strike me as aesthetically pleasing. The most surprising point for me is the price, I definitely feel that the quality beats its price. Two thumbs up for these tapes.