Not exactly sure what some of these other reviewers received as a "leather" belt but the one i got is somewhat of a strange & different material from what i have known as "real leather". I presently have about 4 or 5 old belts, 2 work belts from years ago & 2 or so dress type belts & they are all real leather & have lasted & held up quite well. I am quite familiar what real leather is by way of looks,feel,smell etc. not only in the belts i have over the years but also in my shoes, wallets & saddles for my horses.  So don't know if some of these reviewers who are saying it is real leather are being duped & not experienced enough when it comes to identifying real leather. With that said i am returning the belt to Amazon & will order a different belt from the many Amazon belts advertised as real leather & see if that is what i will receive, Thank You.