Perhaps I am writing too soon as the nature of a good belt is the test of time but so far I really like it. Buffalo leather is much softer and more flexible than regular cowhide, the holes are wide enough for my different buckles and I really like the combination of rustic and classic. I had to reorder because the size is a bit too big. small (38 waist 35) but worth it. Confused that "stretching" is a category to go by; This is a leather belt, it should not stretch