This belt runs small if you use the belt to waste ratio I have always used there is also some doubt that this is leather, the first one i got was marked with brown lace and was the right color now they are sending a tan it is darker i will finally be leaving these but i would really prefer the original color the ones here and elsewhere has undergone several reviews, the main thing seems to be that the belt can be, it is not leather, it was made in China. To be honest, I've never had a problem with the belt like this. i really like him China so I have no doubt it could be a different material this is not my first rodeo made in china could mean real or junk you just never know about so its ok if I find excessive wear and tear, I'll find out later too. I don't just wear one belt, I usually choose a different one every day