The belt is embroidered with logos, so it makes sense to only wear it on the right side. It's the opposite of what I'm used to. The buckle is such that you slide the webbing of the belt to the side, adjust, and then insert the other end of the webbing into the other side of the buckle. Let's just say fitting to the right size is far from perfect. If you didn't get the correct size on the first side of the buckle, you're out of luck. If you wanted to use it as a tourniquet, it would be easy for you to tighten it, but impossible to hold it in place. I will use them as the return window is closed but I will not buy them again.