This belt is great as long as you do NOT want to use it like a regular belt. This is NOT a regular belt so I don't consider it as such but I should note it anyway as people will miss it in the title/description. What makes it different? It's designed to be worn OUTSIDE of belt loops for storing gear, pouches, holsters etc - meaning you wear a regular belt to hold your pants (or for beauty) - or not - and it becomes OPTIONAL carried. to hold your gear. Used as a timing belt, it's strong, stays in place (provided you've adjusted it to the right size) and is easy to attach and detach with the magnet and 'hook' combination. lock. The color is true, dark black, stains are easily removed with water and a rag. The metal has held up well so far (worn by a teenager who wants to be a cop one day).