My last 5.11 tactical sling lasted 6 or 7 years before the stitching started to fray and fray. It was an amazing belt. I didn't hesitate to replace it with the exact same strap. However, this new belt didn't even last a month before falling apart. After 3 months it was completely unusable. Even the plastic core is cracked. The quality has deteriorated drastically. For a $60 belt, that's ridiculous. I carried with me maybe 3 or 4 times in the first month. I would not recommend this belt to anyone.