Overall: Great value for a real leather belt. I also like that the rounded buckle doesn't dig into my waist like other belts do. I know my stomach is more to blame. Anyway I bought the recommended size and after about a week the belt stretched to the point where I was already on the last hole. And my pants still felt loose; I'd like to think I've lost a ton in that time, but unfortunately no. So I ordered the next smaller size that fits comfortably around the 2nd hole for now. UPDATE: The new, smaller belt definitely stretches too, which makes me feel like I've lost weight - bonus!