This belt costs a little more, but it's worth it. I'm a tall guy so I need this thick, durable 100% leather belt that I can wear with both suits and casual wear. I actually bought this to wear with my wedding suit. Excellent leather, beautiful color and edges, simple, reliable buckle. The leather is quite thick/tough, so after the buckle, thread it through the belt loop twice to get a snug fit. The size depends on how tight you want to wear the belt. especially in large sizes. For example, they say "If your waist is 40, order 42", but if you like the belt to be tight around your waist, 40 is probably fine for you. I went with the "Next size up" recommendation and found that I'm on the last few holes when tightening the strap. But it works for me and I'm completely satisfied. Five stars.