This is by far the cheapest belt I have ever owned. It doesn't have the weight of the leather straps I've had in the past; I'm not sure if the material of the belt is real leather in general. The material and buckle feel very cheap and can fall apart in a jiffy. I would also support the opinion of those who have complained about the small size; Order at least two sizes larger than you need for a decent fit. I'm 32 but I bought a 34 that barely fits. I would not recommend buying this belt.