I really like the look of the belt and the sound the belt makes as you tighten it around your waist is oddly satisfying. I can't go back to regular straps now as I'm addicted to ratchet straps. My only minor complaint (which unfortunately deducts the star) is that the strap begins to warp even after only a few months. I feel like it doesn't have the strength to last for years or even decades like some of my old belts did. Despite the issues, I still highly recommend this belt.