At first I was worried about what to expect despite the great reviews. I'm one of those guys who is very attached to my belt so why would I change it. So I decided to buy this belt as a gift and use it as an excuse to inspect the belt. 10 minutes after playing with the gift I ordered one for myself. This is by far the best belt I've ever had. stylish, superior quality, made in America. It sits well on the hip and still impresses after a month. It takes a little getting used to wearing and opening it, but it's been a few cycles. put it on and everything will be fine. I will never go back to traditional belts with their bulbous buckles and pinch points. All in all a great product and worth every penny. I'm buying a second one so I can wear one over the weekend. and one for the office now that we're back!