I liked the fact that the belt smelled like real leather, unlike several other belts I've bought and had to return because of the smell. I had to change my rating from 5 stars to 1 star. The reason is that I've only had the belt for a few months and the leather is tearing completely where I fasten the belt on the inside. Of course it is NOT a full skin. Leather is just veneer. The belt is filled with non-leather material. So now I do NOT recommend this belt.