Overall I like the belt I usually wear a size 36 shorts so I ordered a size 38 belt which is a size bigger than all the reviews said but I have to tell you that this is the belt does not fit, the small belt does not even get small enough to constantly put pressure on my shorts and I think you should order the size of shorts you have so that you are the right size ie . If you wear a size 36, order a belt in 36. I've ordered both brown with different panels and black, so I've tried a wide range of these belts. 3 different types and colors, all types and colors and all and in any case if you wear pants or shorts in size 36. Order 36 belts