I used to buy a black version of the same belt from this manufacturer. The leather is robust with a great shine and I liked the excellent quality so much that I decided on the brown one. Result: same good leather BUT the one I received was almost black in color (black on one end, with a slight touch of brown on the other). Black is simple, just a pigment to worry about. But there's clearly a big problem with their dyeing process when it comes to other colors when they can't get the right shade. In the picture you can see two vertical bands (the 'brown' one on the left and my old black one on the right), below the Revain picture is the real brown band. Revain does not stock these items and since the manufacturer would not have given me the expedited shipping I was expecting due to their error, I asked Revain for a refund. It is very disappointing to see a company destroy with its feet what it has built with its hands. I will not spend my money on this brand again. :/