I'm a carpenter and at work I climb ladders, ladders and scaffolding all the time. The leather straps are uncomfortable and the fabric is ripped and torn. I've had this belt for a few weeks now, and after getting used to tightening it, I've found that I no longer pull as hard on my pants after kneeling or crawling. Nothing special and it took me a while to learn how to protect this thing, but it only took me a minute to figure it out. The buckle keeps the strap as tight as possible and the strap stretches, but only when needed. I do not regret the purchase.