This is the same belt I've had for twenty years. In that time I've only had to buy three which says how durable they are. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is because the last belt I ordered was larger, ie longer, than my previous belt, but both are marked 36 inches. I made them smaller anyway, it still fits, I just have to use the newest, innermost hole, and I prefer having room to move up or down as needed without drilling new holes in what should be my belt dresses.