Firstly I like this style of belt and I'm on the third. At this price I think I'll continue to buy these as needed - still a lot cheaper than a traditional belt at the brick and mortar store. The convenience far outweighs the problem I have with all of them. Essentially, the material of the belt attaches to the buckle with a small hardware with teeth that grip the material. Eventually, after some time of use, the teeth will rub through the belt. At this point I cut off the clean edge and reattached it (slightly shorter). When it finally gets too short, I'll take another one. I think a different type of clamping mechanism that doesn't cut into the material should be used. I'm deducting 2 stars for that, but I like it a lot.