I've been looking for a good ratchet belt for a long time. Could pay big bucks for a belt some companies want. Found this belt and thought I'd give it a try for the price. Great belt! Love the look, the ratchet is so light and feels well built. . I haven't had any issues with slippage and it stays where I set it. The buckle seems nice and not too big to get in the way. I hope it lasts for many years but time will tell. For this price I would buy another one if needed. One commented on the smell, other posters mentioned the smell of vinegar when it came out of the box. It happened to me too, but went away after a few days.