I've been looking for a strong and thin belt for a long time. Some of my shorts have small belt loops and most of my belts don't fit in these loops. I've tried woven straps and they don't hold up at all. I have tried military style belts but they are too big. This belt fits all my belt loops and looks sturdy. A clear plus is the broomless buckle that goes through security at the airport. The belt is a little more expensive than I wanted but I think it's worth it.