Not sure what to think of reviews. Bought this belt based on the reviews. My waist is 36 inches. I'm pretty cautious if that matters. I wore my belt a maximum of 3-4 times. It is now at least a foot longer than when purchased. Yes, it is an elastic belt, but it should return to its original length after wearing. Instead, it seems to be getting an inch or two. So, YES, it's a Stretchy Belt, but afterward it should SHRINK; He's doing a great job of stretching but with a miserable contract job. It fit perfectly and felt high quality when I received it. Now I have to wrap the belt halfway around my waist to hook additional loops and it still hangs down about a foot long.