I bought this belt for my girlfriend to use at work. On the first day one of the hinges came out. On the second day, the strap began to tear where the missing tab was. On the third day, the parallel ear fell out due to a skin tear. On the fifth day, the belt broke completely. I've never seen a strap break so quickly. I have suit belts that were stronger than this one. I really hate leaving bad reviews about anything, but when I receive a product that I expect will last at least a year and it doesn't last more than the first week, I have to make an exception.