Bought this belt on April 27th, 2021. It is now August 20th. The belt has been in good condition for less than 4 months. Now the black leather is worn around the holes that are used the most and it is right in the middle of the belt. These belts are usually short lived and not expensive, but I would expect at least a year or so. And this belt is called "heavy duty". If it's "hard work," I'm the strongest person on earth.