Belt looks great. As soon as I opened the box I was impressed with what I bought and how much money I had spent. The skin is as thick as I had hoped - no less than 3/16 of an inch. The buckle is secure and not weak in any way. The stitching seems to hold up to everyday use. I followed the sizing guide by measuring from the buckle on my previous belt to the center hole and got exactly what I wanted. I've only had this belt for a week but I have no allergic reactions and I can't wear it wear either copper or nickel. For $100 this belt should be of high quality and I believe it will be of good quality and will last a long time. If I am still happy at the end of summer I will get another one.