I just needed a cheap belt that I can wear to work all the time. We have a business-casual environment, so I wasn't interested in the style here. I needed something that would stand up to everyday use. I've worn it every workday for the past year and it's still in decent condition. The black finish is beginning to peel off the back where it makes the most contact with the belt loops. I can easily replace it once a year with this shot and still. It is comfortable and the convertibility coefficient helps to work with all colors and clothes. I will buy another.