This is a stunning distressed leather belt that ticks all the boxes in a leather belt. The look is stylish but not overly formal, with a weathered look full of minor imperfections that are nonetheless fairly evenly distributed throughout the belt. The stitching contrasts with the leather and is lighter beige than the brown belt. The buckle is advertised as nickel free. I've never been sure what irritated me in the past, but I particularly remember one belt (a great looking, slightly expensive belt my wife gave me) that caused horrible irritation in my lower abdomen when I wore the belt open. shirt. It must have been nickel. This belt has no such problems. The buckle didn't cause me any discomfort or irritation and it looks great. Another thing that can be a problem with leather straps is when the leather is so stiff that it squeaks, squeaks and makes noise when you change positions. The leather of this belt is quite soft and elastic. It can move and bend without appearing tense or making noise. Finally, $50 is a great price for a belt that has no flaws. While I have no problem buying items from other countries, I was also happy to learn that this belt is made in the USA.