. Unfortunately, while this strap does, it doesn't stay in that setting for long. People who don't like to wear their belts very tight may not have any problems. However, I bought this belt specifically for work as I need to dress formally and carry several pounds of gear around my belt. That means I wear it a little tighter than usual so it doesn't shrink. I found that once I adjusted the strap to the desired fit, it immediately slipped out of the buckle and settled on my free leg. If you have wider hips or a more defined butt than me, you probably won't have any problems. If you're more like splints and expect your belt to do whatever it takes to keep your pants in place, I'd look for something more secure.