I bought 2 of these belts to replace a worn belt when I was in the military, they look identical to my old belt. When I received them I found that the buckle in the center was not stationary but moved back and forth, it also relied on velcro to secure the strap. I was disappointed with this but on the plus side these are very thick and strong straps. They don't kink or twist like other belts. They also look small. I would order a size up to give more room to manoeuvre. Overall it wasn't quite what I expected, but it was worth it.