This belt runs small as I'm using the belt to waste ratio I've always used. I received was tagged with brown tip and was the correct color, now they deliver a tan, it's darker. I'm finally leaving these but I would really prefer the original color posted in some reviews here and elsewhere and elsewhere it seems like the main strap couldn't be leather, it was made in China. To be honest, I've never had a problem with the belt like this. I really like it, maybe someday I'll find the original brown color of the lace. Undoubtedly it could be a different material, this isn't my first Chinese made rodeo, it could mean genuine or junk, you never know so ok if I find excessive wear I'll notice later, I don't wear just one either Belt , I usually choose a different one every day