I have a tall man. He needs a big strong belt. We switched to a ratchet hoist a few years ago and it's been fantastic for him. His last belt was finally up, so we started looking for new opportunities. I read many reviews and chose this one - a very good choice! The belt itself is excellent quality, not cheap stuff - thick and strong, won't tear. The buckle looks very nice and so far (several weeks of heavy use) is still working great. The belt itself has no signs of wear, the buckle has scratches, but this does not bother the husband. As long as it holds up his pants and doesn't hurt, he's in the game. It also came in a nice box with a velvet pouch, everything is nicely packaged. A good buy for sure!