Seems like l was forever having problems getting a standard leather belt to fit properly. One buckle hole would be too big and the pants were too loose and then the belt was too tight when buckled in the next hole down.This belt has no holes but rather has a ratchet that allows the belt to be adjusted in about 1/4 inch increments. This seems to be working perfectly.It holds right wherever it's adjusted and has a quick release trigger.I ordered a second one within about a week of receiving the first.And I don't expect to ever go back to a standard buckle type belt again.It seems like I saw something about the ratchet teeth getting worn with use.I don't see why you just couldn't shorten it a couple of inches and then be using another section of the rachet teeth.