This is the best belt ever.  Yes, it's a bit pricey, but I still ended up buying four different ones (the brown, black, animal print, and blue snake).  The quality is great.  Love the red cases that they come in as they're great for storage, to keep the belts looking nice, and they're easy to spot in a drawer.

I'm one of those people that is blessed (or cursed) with being about to spot blemishes/flaws on everything, immediately.  The only thing I noticed, which I know no one else with notice (unless they're a weirdo like me), is that the one of the leather inserts is just a hair or two off from being centered on the metal clasp.

I have a couple other stretch/elastic belts and they scream *stretch/elastic* belt as they look like elastic and have an elastic weave to them.  They have a metal adjustment on the outside of the belt that is always visible.  The hipsi doesn't even look like elastic.  It is smooth looking and even up close, no one is going to guess that it's an elastic belt.  The hipsi adjusts on the inside of the belt so no one can see it.

I love the closure/clasp/buckle.  It's beautiful and functional and has a really nice heft to it.  It's super easy to get on and off, but doesn't come undone while you're wearing it.  And, all of the closure/clasp/buckle's are easy to remove from the belt and switch out.  You can buy additional ones on the hipsi website.  I think that is such a great idea as it expands the use of each belt.

And did I mention how comfortable this belt is?  It is wonderfully comfortable!  If you're put off by the price, just know that it's a quality product that will last you for many, many years.