This is the first of two Marino belt I brought and I love it. I always had an issue with belts and the way the easily wear at the holds, either the belt was too loses or too tight. The ratchet made very easily adjustable to just right and no sight of wear. It is well made. One point is when first adjusting the belt cut it too long at first then trim back little at a time until it's just right for you. I would buy again, and did.