At first I was worried about what to expect despite the great reviews. belt as a gift and use it as an excuse to inspect the belt. 10 minutes after playing with the gift I ordered one for myself. This is by far the best belt I've ever had. It's stylish, great quality and Made in America. It sits well on the hips and still impresses after a month of wearing it. It takes some getting used to wearing and unbuckling, but it's been a few wear cycles and all is well. I will never go back to regular straps with their bulging buckles and pinch points. All in all a great product and worth every penny. I'm buying a second one so now I have one for the weekend and one for the office. we are back!