It was exactly what I was looking for. The buckle is very strong and the "leather" holds up very well. I was looking for something that didn't contain nickel or other metals as I tend to snap out of every belt buckle I've used in the past. I've been wearing this for a while now and I'm so happy to say I haven't had any issues at all. Definitely recommend this to everyone even if you are not allergic to metals. It's very stylish and fits in all the loops of my pants.