I bought this for my husband after he had become very frustrated with a range of cheap belts over the years. I was worried about paying so much for the belt but I've been wearing it every day for 1 year and 10 months and it still loves it! By now he would change the $25 belt 7 times but this one is still in good condition! Update: It's 2021 and he still has that belt! It's still in good condition, it's just amazing!