Surprised it's real leather. I worked part time in the leather industry for about 2 years and had some knowledge of leather. I can say that it is 100% real leather. Exactly as described, 1.75" wide and fits perfectly into my denim buttonholes with ease. I usually wear a 48" belt and this belt size 46-48 is just what I wanted. The thickness of this belt is perfect for carrying tools and really helps me to hold my device.I am currently working with Australia Post and would highly recommend this belt especially if you have a lot of movement at work and need to carry tools/equipment etc. I will definitely update you if anything goes wrong in the future.Excellent quality, worth the money.