A belt is a belt, right? well yes and no. I rarely wear belts. I don't travel with seat belts because they can be surprisingly uncomfortable, especially in TSA. However, as with most clothing, they tend to stretch with wear. then you get sagging boxes. It's no fun when you have a bag on your shoulder or your hands are full. I caught this strap before my flight today and couldn't be happier. The thin size made the strap unobtrusive, but it was strong enough to hold things tight. I usually hate oars over time because they tend to dig into your flanks. the material has been quite comfortable for a long time. Sometimes I forgot it was on. While the buckle is plastic, it's strong enough to hold things together with a strong magnetic clasp. EXTREMELY easy to attach and detach. even with one hand! The style is solid. While I typically use this with casual wear, I can get away with a more business/stylish wardrobe if needed. In general I am very happy. with a belt. Find out! haha the only downside is that the buckle has a head on both ends. This means the belt is a bit difficult to slip through the small loopholes in my pants. not bad, just a little slower to put on.