Sturdy materials & construction.  Nice flat buckle.  Can tell it will last.  Really like that it's American made!  Just want to point out, that I used my waist size not thinking about my pants sitting 2" below my natural waist.  I'd probably would have purchased the next larger size.  The belt works out fine due to the elastic (definitely tighter since it's lower on my waist) and it nicely stays in place on your pants.  Great belt.  Perfect purchase for what I needed and wanted.