Bought this belt about 4 months ago. It's not my first ratchet belt but the first one I like the style and hardware and 'leather' (not sure if it's real leather) is nice enough but lately the strap has been slipping out of the buckle at the cut end (the ratchet holds up well) had to trim it once, because the teeth in the buckle have chewed through the belt, but still doesn't hold up well, bite tighter that helps some, but still comes out at the wrong time 3 times more expensive.