I would give this belt 5 stars for the price if there wasn't a design flaw; close. To put the belt on and off the belt loops of your pants, you need to: remove the part with the fastener, pass the belt through the loops and then reinsert and tighten the fastener. After tightening, enough material remains; but well hidden by the belt loops. This can be an issue if you plan to carry extra IWB magazines. The rest of the material is elastic, but keeps its shape and is comfortable to wear. Overall, for the price, this is a great purchase!