I've always been dissatisfied with conventional belts. I thought the strap technology should get better. I'm a tall man and that's okay. What I probably like best is that I can cut my hair when I take it off and don't have to buy a new belt. I gave it to two people and when they opened it they thought it was an attractive belt but they were a little embarrassed. The next day they call me and tell me it was a great gift and how skeptical they were about it but appreciate it now.