These belts are very durable, very strong and work great. They also have plenty of adjustments so you probably won't need to buy a new one if you get fatter. But getting them off the pants is very difficult, you always have to remove one of the buckles when you want to remove the belt. If you want to wear one belt with the same pair of pants or shorts, this won't be a problem for you, but if you want to wear this belt with multiple pants or multiple shorts, it becomes a nuisance.