Very strong and stiff belt with a strong and secure buckle. It is ideal for carrying a holster or other heavy accessories that can be attached to a belt. Very functional. Maybe not super stylish. As always, my wife's first words upon seeing this were something about not being able to choose my own clothes. I like that ratchet straps have no limit on the distance between strap holes. I also love that if I need to adjust in public I can just grab the strap with one hand on each side of the buckle and gently slide them together, whereas straps with holes require you to find a private spot to play with .