I have purchased a few of these for myself and as gifts for others.  I'm hooked.  You might think these are gimmick belts, however the quality is fantastic and the ratchet system is so much better than traditional holes.  Real leather and metal.  I've worn mine over a year and no signs of wear.  Tip:  Make sure you trim off the flat side, and not the rounded side.  Simple tip, but makes all the difference!