I've been having trouble finding a decent belt in department stores lately. It's really impossible. Now they're all faux leather, and the stitching comes undone in less than a year, and the faux leather peels off in a matter of months. I don't understand. I used to always buy my belts from B&M stores and I still have a black belt that I bought over 20 years ago. They were cheap and lasted forever. This belt is genuine leather, not the thickest I've ever had, but is soft, pliable and comfortable to wear. I have no doubt that it will serve me for many years. It goes well with the brown and burgundy shoes I have and looks great with jeans. I would consider buying another color.