This is a wonderful belt. The polished sides are a nice decorative touch. The leather looks like quality leather for an everyday belt. I have a similar LL Bean belt that I wear all the time and am looking for a possible replacement. This belt helps. I like the quality of the metal buckle and the leather. If there's one thing I'm not sure about, it's the width of the strap, which is a bit wider than I prefer. But that's personal taste. An attractive belt of excellent quality in every respect.