Right out of the box, the things that impressed me were the lightweight belt (I was afraid it might weigh too much to be comfortable), and the perfect dimensions. Its not too thin or too thick, and should withstand the constant increase and decrease in belt thickness style. However, I was unimpressed by the leather. It isn't very soft, and I don't know how well it will age. usually, i wear my belts until they are too misshapen or destroyed to wear any longer. We'll see how long this lasts. But for the price, its good enough. I'd buy it again, especially if I needed a good looking casual belt.