I've been wearing this belt almost every day for two and a half years in a hot climate. Some reviewers say it's soft, which it is; others say he is fat and tough, which he is. But I am a tall man and this belt is in really good condition and has kept its appearance. Took about a week to wear, like a new pair of leather shoes but comfortable. In the last few weeks it has started to loosen so I'm going to buy a new one and this one will be a work belt. By the way I had black on black but not reversible.