After years of looking for good belts I came across British Belt Co (originally Massdrop) and since then I've only bought belts from the BBC. They simply cannot be defeated. It's good to know that you're wearing a belt that can actually perform some of the feats seen in action movies. Not that I'm really trying (-; prices tend to fluctuate, so keep checking back for the one that interests you. You pay a little more than some other brands, but it's absolutely worth every penny. I I have thistleton in brown and gray and one of the unique features of this tumbled Italian leather is that it stretches a little which completely eliminates that uncomfortable "tightness" that sometimes occurs in the back when sitting (especially when driving). .This belt is semi-casual and definitely not a dress belt (use a Langham for that) The only non-BBC belts I own were originally gifts I keep as a courtesy buckle up and let's " Yeahhh"!