I've only worn them once or twice so far so my comments are preliminary. Belts seem to be what I'm looking for. The webbing is thick and feels solid, and the buckle is easy to use and holds up well. Cutting the tapes was also possible without any problems. My only two concerns/unknowns are whether the buckles will resist scratches and look good for long, and that the buckle is slightly larger than other similar belts I've had (although no more so than many jean belts); I don't know yet if the size will be uncomfortable if I'm doing something active like hiking that requires a lot of flexibility, but I have no complaints about straps that can be worn with jeans.