I like this belt. The ratchet system is great. Been wearing this for a while now and without holes there are no elongated holes from use. The only problem I have had is a rare case of accidentally releasing the catch and having the belt loosen, just took a couple of times to learn to be more careful..Do be careful not to cot too much of the belt off when sizing. I guessed at how much to cut off and just made it. Better to cut twice than to cut too much. The belt does require more excess that I thought.