I'm a big guy, weigh 350 pounds and I hate wearing belts. I don't have a butt so my pants and even my underwear fall off right away. So I have to wear something to keep them. I've been wearing braces for a few years, but I had to try something different because braces have their own problems. I tried this belt hoping it would work. It holds my pants and is more comfortable than other straps I've tried, but only while standing. Every day I sit in the car for about 3 hours and the rest of the time in front of the computer. This belt, like most others, compresses where it sits under my stomach. It's not as bad as the others and if I had to wear a belt I would recommend it. But I can say that I won't wear it that often. The first day I put it on it left an ulcer under my stomach. If I plan to go hiking or fishing I will probably wear this harness. But not sitting in the car or in front of the computer all day. The search for a suitable belt is still ongoing. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!