This belt turned out to be very cheaply made. From 10 feet away it looks like the real thing Leather. Does it look like skin? Does it look like skin? Does it smell like leather? The answer may lie in the eyes, hands, or nose of the beholder. It wasn't in my eyes, hands, or nose. Would I wear this belt again? buy? Based on the reviews I read it may or may not be dependent at all. Do I want to gift a belt that can fall apart? The answer is no!