First off, I have a size 40 waist, I ordered a size 44 belt because of the other comments remarking how the belt is 2 sizes smaller than it says... I'm not sure what the right size is but I go at least 4 notches in on this belt.

The belt seems very sturdy and high quality. I bought a new belt because my old one's stitching broke at the link. I've had other belts that have split in two or shown early wear on the outside. This belt appears to be the right kind that will last.