This is my second Ariat belt in a year. I bought these because I wanted a good quality everyday belt that would go with everything I wear from work to everyday wear. I'm an electrician by trade, but it's not like I'm too picky about them. They simply diverge and break at the buckle attachment point. Where they aren't real leather straps, they're just not worth spending big bucks on. I really like the other clothes. Swear by her boots. That's why I thought it would be easy to get the belt. They just don't last more than 6 months of daily use. Hopefully in the future they will try to make a full grain leather belt.