The build quality of this strap is better than the other two cheap straps I tried here. Note the careful rounding of the strap attachment point and better. It's also slightly stiffer/thicker overall. On the side of the buckle there is an inexplicable 10cm gap with no holes which I don't like visually, but for me most of the time this gap is covered by the end of the belt when I'm wearing my pants. Despite the good build quality, I suspect the materials will eventually crack or delaminate. However, this is the best of the three belts I've tried. The inside of the strap says "REAL LEATHER" but the product listing says that's not the case and when I looked at the end of the strap it looked like it was some kind of sandwich. (see photo 3). It also doesn't smell like leather + Quality construction + Strong buckle + Average waist size 33-36. Less you have an extra strap on the end.- 4 inch gap with no holes on side of buckle- Hand strap too close to buckle for easy insertion- Some pairs of holes are not centered on strap strap. They were clearly placed by hand and the spacing along the length of the belt varies slightly. It looks like both holes were punched together with the tool, so all holes are likely to work. - It feels like the layers might peel off