This belt is amazing don't let some of the 'best reviews' tell you otherwise. not very crowded when you sit down which is really nice and makes it a lot more comfortable. - It's a beautiful design. However, if you're like me, it's covered by the t-shirt 99% of the time, so the design really isn't that big of a deal. However, it is well made and well put together. It was pretty solid, no complaints. CONS: The buckle has some hard edges and can hurt if it digs in. The solution to this problem is to wear the buckle on your side. As a guitarist I've been doing this for many years but hopefully it will help others who have this problem.