I haven't had this belt long, but if it lasts and doesn't break right away, I think I've found the perfect belt. I was very afraid to cut the belt myself, but the instructions make it pretty easy and hard to mess up. The buckle feels very strong and heavier than it looks which is perfect for me but I can see how people can struggle with that. Overall I'd recommend buying this if you like the aesthetics and aren't afraid to try something new. I bought this as a normal person by the way, I just really liked it so I had to leave a review.