This is my second time wearing this belt in about three years. You look great; very modern style (as seen in the picture) and still looks good after hundreds of socks. The belt itself holds up very well. The point where the buckle connects to the belt is the weak point, so I carry a second one. After about a year, the screws either break out (first) or loosen (first). If they come loose you can just re-tighten them and you should be fine. If they break, you need a new belt. It's a bit annoying but takes a lot of time to develop and certainly won't put me off this belt. For its price and style, replacing it every few years isn't a big deal.