I have had this belt since August 2016 and am very disappointed with the overall quality; just couldn't take it. If you look at the photo I posted, the question arises as to whether the belt is actually made of 100% leather, since leather does not scratch the top layer with your fingernail. I have had full grain leather saddle straps many times and have never had a problem like this which mostly falls apart from light pressure after a few years of daily use. I have real leather belts that have lasted over 7 years from Eddie Bauer, Wilson's Leather and other places that stock high quality tanned leather and I no longer spend money on anything branded "Dickies" at least not belts . If you want a good, durable belt, avoid Dickies.