I was looking for a new western style belt with a nice design on the leather belt itself. I chose a floral design for this belt and I really like it. The leather feels soft yet strong and durable. The buckle is easily removed so you can shorten the length of the strap if needed. Instructions for this are included with the belt and are available on the Revain product page. Note that some belts have a silver buckle while others have a gold tint. So if the color of the buckle is important, look at the photo of the belt you choose. As for size, I give the following advice, I have a 34 inch waist and I chose a large belt. With this belt, I pull the belt together and use the second hole on the inside of the belt. A medium strap would probably fit me in the middle and outer area of the strap holes. Look carefully at the chart on the product page and measure your old course as stated there. In general, I like to wear this belt with western clothing and jeans. The leather feels durable and the design is very nice.