I have to call this casual and stylish belt a holster belt because I can't think of any other reason to spend so much money on a belt. It seems to be a solid, good, thick band. I have other belts but wear good fake ones and tear at the bottom edge where my EDC rides. My other beautiful solid brown leather belt is over 10 years old and still serves its purpose. I made this purchase because I need a black belt that is as good as my old brown one for a "foldable" holster that has the shirt tucked in but the black belt clip slightly exposed. I expect this belt will be good for years to come, so I appreciate the durability. I used the lookup table described on the product page and it worked for me.