Forget the rest, buy the best. Dollar for dollar you will NOT be disappointed. It will outlast all competitors in style. It is a good 3/16" thick no stitching to come loose. The buckle is solid. Only advice I will give you is their sizing seems to run a wee bit small. ORDER ONE SIZE LARGER, for a true to waist size. I need a belt that will carry my gear, and wear well.  My gear typically consists of a Tactical flashlight, cell phone, 4" Kabar folder, and a Blackhawk inside the pants holster that clips to the belt, carrying a Colt .357 magnum snub nose revolver, or a De Santis softuck holster carrying a 1911A1 in .45 ACP. It gets the job done in style. This is my second.