I have a 30" waist and ordered a pair of belts that said they fit it, but once put on and buckled, the belt dangled a foot! So I was skeptical when I ordered this one, thinking it would probably be the same. It is not! AND THEN the lights finally came on - the pants no longer fit around your waist so I probably should have bought the belt a little more expensive # (to match the top of your thigh). But this belt was PERFECT. It was long enough to reach the buckle and I gave it a little tug to close it. behind the buckle to tuck in the loops. I've waited a while to post a review to see how it holds up. It is perfectly preserved. There are no signs of use or breakage.