The belt is awesome. Excellent quality leather with a very nice shine. This is my first ratchet buckle. So this is a unique experience for me. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is the way the buckle snaps onto the belt. The locking system likes to pop out when the strap is loose. (e.g. getting dressed or going to the bathroom) it comes back easily, but the first time it happened to me I thought I broke the buckle. I also really like the belt.