I've had a corkor belt for over 1 year now, wear it about 4 days a week for both work and everyday use and it's holding up well , with only slight signs of wear in heavily frayed areas (near where I buckle it) and also with a slight bulge/bulge where the metal bit of the buckle sticks out. but none of this is noticeable when the belt is buckled. There are many tiny, very thin, lighter spots (open cork?) at the very edges of the black belt, probably from wear, but they don't bother me as they add a bit of texture and roughness. that match the style of the belt. Overall, this is a durable belt with great looks, especially if you're looking for a plastic-free vegan alternative to leather.