Well it's worth the hard-earned money! I love this belt for several reasons: the stitching and the way the holes are punched. As you can see, I tried to photograph a beautiful one-piece neckline on a leather belt. I've been wearing it for almost 2 months and I haven't noticed any fading, stretching or tearing in my eyes. It has a dense thickness and does not stretch much. Well durable with double stitching on the sides and a not too flashy matte finish. I didn't notice that many flaws, but my only concern is the buckle, which makes a cheap click (which is easy to replace). Overall I am satisfied and can recommend this belt.