This is a durable full grain leather belt. It has a solid overall construction that is accentuated by thick leather. Trust me when I say you need to buy a few sizes up. I'm a true 36/38 and have never bought a belt larger than a 38. Size 40 in this belt leaves no room for growth. I won't be wearing this belt in a bar anytime soon. For this reason it gets four stars. If you swallow your pride and choose a larger size than usual, you're buying a belt that will stand Father Time's test.