All my studded straps before that have lost their rivets and the leather has torn after a maximum of 6 months of use. This belt has lasted me 2 years of daily use and is still 100% intact. Not a single rivet is missing and there are no tears in the leather. Also, the aged/worn look gives it a very cool look compared to the typical studded belts found in stores. Although it costs twice as much as a commercially available belt, it lasts AT LEAST 4 times as long. Definitely worth the price in the long run.