My husband was delighted with the elasticity. For some reason he's rude with belts. He has a 34 waist, which doesn't mean he has to put up with an epic struggle to keep his pants up. he often tells me it's because the ladies are all clinging to his pant legs, maybe it's true but I don't think so. However, since it doesn't matter, he reports that it's the most comfortable, most durable, and has officially lasted the longest with no sign of deterioration. Worth the money, in fact I could have paid more if I knew how well it stood up without stretching. Thanks very much!