I bought this about five month ago and it looked like a fine made product. I have used about ten times since. The last time I noticed that the inner part has become rather rough and it does not allow to slip and adjust easily having friction between the pants band and the belt only one direction. It feels smooth and no friction one way and is rough with friction the other way to the point is very hard to adjust. Unfortunately is not usable as of now. I have a similar ratchet belt (other brand) for more than one year that shows no problem.