Crop to fit. I love this belt and it looks great. Be careful when cutting. Otherwise, the back end of the belt will stick out if it doesn't reach the belt loop of the pants. I cut the tail to stay in the belt buckle so the tail isn't visible.
Pros
My son really liked his belt that I bought him for Christmas. Liked the ease of use and the look of the skin.
Cons
The belt is not versatile enough to be worn with different outfits, limiting its usefulness in the wardrobe.