It's durable…. Unlike those fake leather belts you see in stores. I have many dress belts in the $100 to $150 range. They are almost comparable and much stronger than one would expect. I took them for a business trip and thought I might throw them away after a few uses, but after seeing and wearing them they have become a staple. I have one in black and one in brown. Don't hesitate, just buy one, you won't be disappointed.