I've been buying a well-made leather belt for a few months. My criteria for buying new, regardless of price, was that it should be 1/4 inch thick, single ply, and made in the USA, and there were several options that would meet my criteria. I was gravitating toward the Filson, but it was 2-layer, made abroad, and well over $125. This belt is EXACTLY what I was looking for and the quality is superior to anything I've seen at a brick and mortar store.