Make sure your waist is 4 inches larger than stated. I was concerned about the lack of stitching the full length of the belt, but when I received the belt it was half a cow. was a very thick skin, a team of oxen could pull at it. When using it to carry items like Kydex holsters it borders on thickness. Not wide but thick. Remember. Dealing with skin thickness. I gave it 5* due to the extreme durability I know she will have and the cost. I'm very pleased with how much better it supports than my other harnesses I've had. I have 2 straps that snapped in less than 6 months, the holes ripped and the buckles just fell apart while wearing them. Broke once in store. The same happened the second time. This belt won't do that, I guarantee it.