At first I was worried about what to expect despite the great reviews. So I decided to buy this belt as a gift and use this as an excuse to inspect the belt. 10 minutes after playing with the gift I ordered one for myself. This is by far the best belt I've ever had. stylish, superior quality, made in America. It sits well on the hip and after a month of wearing it is still convincing. It takes a little getting used to wearing and opening it, but it's been a few cycles of wearing and all is well. I will never go back to traditional belts with their bulging buckles and pinch points. All in all a great product and worth every penny. one for the office now that we're back!