Does it look like a $40 belt? Uh, not really. I have had better straps but they are genuine leather, fit well, have plenty of room to adjust and seem to hold up well to regular use. The color is similar to the shopping list, although I find it looks a bit more "orange" than I expected, and the black accents create a strong contrast. It's not quite the classic look I was hoping for, but it goes well with other brown leather pieces. In general I like it.