I've had a corkor belt for over 1 year now, wear it about 4 days a week both at work and everyday and it holds up well with just some light Wear in heavily chafed areas (near where I clip it on) and also a slight dent/bump where the metal bit of the buckle is sticking 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.