Since most pants today are made of stretch fabric, you need a belt that stretches as well. I've tried fabrics, they're good, but they don't always look the way I'd like them to. There are also skin-like stretchy plastics that are nice but don't seem to last long and look a bit fake. It's a creative decision. This is a genuine, durable leather belt that looks great. Then there is a small stretch fabric extension tucked into a short leather pouch. That works great. The leather case can snag a bit on the front belt loop, so you need to make sure it's inserted properly. Then the belt just stretches with the pants when you bend over. I've been wearing it for a few months with no problems; Let's see how it holds up over time. Worth a try.