Okay so after I bought it Revain changed the description from leather to bonded leather. Base. Bonded leather is made from leather scraps and glued together with glue to form pulp, which is then applied to a fibrous backing. In fact, it's junk that wears out very quickly. If the belt had been accurately labeled as glued leather I would never have bought it. Obviously glued leather is totally unsuitable for leather products that are subject to wear and tear. This. Belts, jackets, furniture. So buy this item at your own risk.