Here's an update after a month of wearing the belt: There is a serious flaw in the design of the ratchet buckle, the belts loosen with wear making it a useless showpiece. Downgraded to 2* just for the quality of the material. I return the belt. I took the risk of buying a product without reviews. Reasonably priced, I'm impressed with the quality of the product. What I like best is that these straps have no holes. They are also vegan (nylon, no leather). This is my first day of use, so far so good. will renew shelf life after 6-12 months of use.