Disclaimer: I've been wearing ratchet straps for 28 months and won't be going back. I bought this belt to match a pair of shoes I previously bought. When I bought it, I didn't expect anything special, just for the above requirement. However, this belt is very, very sexy. <-- At least as wide as the belt can be. The color is soft and bright and you can wear it with any combination of pants and shirt. Please note I have never had an issue with ratchet straps since wearing them over 24 months ago and they are all in perfect condition so far.