Buckle & rachet are great but material used that is locked into buckle with spikes, is weak. I don't wear belt tight but about once a week the spikes tear through the material & the belt comes out of the buckle. Must cut off 3/8 inch of belt to give spikes something to bite into. Has happened at the worst times, like in airport without wsy to cut the fake leather. Had to keep pants pulled up by hand & carrying luggage around terminal is fun.