I love these belts! This is my second...I lost a few inches. That's the only reason it's getting retired for a bit. I'll eventually wear it again, as after 3+ years of abuse, it hardly shows. These are about as tough as they get. I carry quite a bit of equipment on them, and they last. Beware, they are true, unstitched leather, and will stretch over time. Nothing a hammer and nail can't fix to add a notch or three. Just another thing I love about these belts.