I ordered an XL two years ago and it was great. I needed another belt because I ran out of eyelets from tightening it so much. I ordered a large in the exact same brand and style. When I compared it to my old belt, the eyelets started about two-three places in from where I needed it! I returned the large and decided that an XL was the only way. I received the XL and again compared it to my old belt. This time the belt length is shorter, but I can work with the eyelet placement. Honestly, the only difference is the color! The old is the black one in the pictures, new one is brown.

Other than the hassle of trying to find the right size, its a great product! If you cant use the metal lined eyelets, the design allows you an option to use the open eyelets!