These straps look very strong and durable. Just take a look. I just put it on a few days ago and the difference in performance compared to our Kirby Sentria was wow man! belt. I am ashamed. Sho, don't do it now. I paid the price for these guys because it was a few dollars less than everyone else - why pay sixteen dollars when you can get the same thing for half that amount? When my dad and mom bought them, the straps were 50 cents each. Yes, so much for the good old days.