I don't think this is good quality leather. It looks like a piece of cardboard and is very light, almost like a cork filling rather than a solid piece of leather. Also, although it arrived brand new, "Leather?" was extremely dry. After 3 socks, the coating will begin to blister and begin to peel off. Now I'm starting to wonder if I would have conditioned the belt before putting it on, which would have made a difference. PS: I don't wear this belt at maximum tension nor at heavy work. Justโฆ