Firstly when you buy this belt DO NOT buy your waist size. If you have a 36 inch waist, buy at least a 38 inch belt or larger if you like the slightly longer end of the belt. By leash I mean I bought 2 inches longer than my waist size and the top of the strap is just 3/4 inch past the first ring on the left side of my jeans. Which brings me to my second comment: the strap is VERY stiff so you have to use a bit of force to bend the strap to hook the strap hole and then thread it through the buckle. I'm not sure why this belt is so stiff, but I'm hoping it will loosen up over time. It's a nice belt, but not easy to manage.