I bought this belt in 2016 and have been using it for a little over two years now. I have to say this belt is amazing! The belt itself is nice and strong, which is to be expected since it's made of the same material as the snowmobile tracks. It also had a decently long length that would suit different people. I have a 29" waist and remember cutting off at least 8" or more from the original length to use the belt in the last hole (the hole furthest from the C4 neckline). As for the buckle, as other reviewers have said, it's made of hard plastic and feels kind of cheap. At first I didn't think it would last; However, I'm glad to be wrong. Holds up well, no dents, no cracks, nothing. It looks exactly the same as the day I bought it and mind you, I've been wearing this belt almost every day for the past two years. As far as the plastic look goes, it kind of grows on you. I have a black belt with a black buckle so it's not very noticeable. You won't know it's plastic until you look at it. Overall, this is a cool belt that you should definitely try. A NOTICE. I haven't worn this strap when it went through the TSA, so I'm not sure they'll still force you to take it off despite the lack of metal. (photo after 2 years of use)