I searched all over to find a belt to replace a simliar, double-holed belt I bought at Urban Outfitters years ago. Took my chance on this one and was not disappointed at all. It's a nice, flexible leather--not too thick and not wimpy thin. Note: This isn't solid, dipped black. It is hand-tanned which means you can see SOME streaking/cracking of the natural leather underneath the black--kind of like an old,worn shoe. I personally like the more natural "patina".