So here's the thing - and these guys aren't alone. The size is "waist 50-52". This means "the total length of this belt is approximately 52 inches". For the belt to be really useful you need to have about 3 inches of the "head piece" with the buckle etc and another 4-6 inches of the "tail" so you can tuck the end of the belt into the first part. trouser belt loop. It's almost impossible, it doesn't even reach the belt loop on the pants. Better than nothing. It's well made, I like the metal buckle on some more than the leather buckle. But that's not exactly what I need. It's enough for me to find her, but she's a friend's ugly sister that you take to the dance, so you don't have to go alone, not the chosen one.