These belts are half plastic. They last about six to eight months with daily use, then the liner starts cracking and breaking. Considering the cost of all wide leather belts and the cost of replacing those belts, I can replace them six to eight times before I reach the cost of a buckled leather belt, so I remain a buyer. PS: Re: Desirable. If they decide to make a quality full leather belt for four times the price, I will buy it.