When I received this belt I was surprised at how thick and strong it was - I wasn't sure I would like it. But I like it. A little harsh, but that's not bad. I usually wear a 33" waist and ordered a 34" belt - I use the 2nd hole from the end instead of the middle hole which is the 3rd hole from the end. Because of this I said that the belt fits a little less than expected. But this is not a minus - I really like the belt and I will not hesitate to buy another one of them. This is a small family business in the USA so there are even more reasons to order from BullHideBelts.