I got my first GRIP-6 when the company was just starting out. My first belt was black and looked great; I later added brown. But I've noticed that my brown feels a little different than the black - harder, better quality overall. So I decided to upgrade my black strap and I have to say these guys made a cross between their original strap and this one because it just looks and feels like a step up. I love the fact that this is a vegan product. So simple, masculine and elegant. Goes with everything. I like that the buckles and straps are interchangeable. Probably the last belts I will ever buy.