I don't remember when, but a few years ago I became a fan of braided belts. I love your flexibility depending on how tight or loose you want your belt. Instead of having 4-5 holes per inch or so on a traditional belt, a woven belt allows you to thread the tongue through the belt anywhere you like. The belt width is great. The look allows me to wear it with everything from casual to dressy. I like it! I've been wearing this belt regularly for about a month so can't comment on its durability yet, but the downside of most woven belts is that over time one of the thin strips of leather breaks and it all goes downhill after that. For me, however, a full 5 stars.