The belt is a nice change from the "traditional" belts. I constantly go through security for my job and have to remove my belt a couple times a day. The wear and tear that other belts have gone through from removing and re-tightening is mind blowing. This belt doesn't have to deal with that. It's nice to be able to adjust it to specifically fit anything I am wearing. It's a very nice change, and I've bought a second belt because of this.