The belt is just great. The leather is supple natyural grain, strong and sturdy with an over staturated dye and tanning that looks fantastic. It's got a nice matte finish which I prefer (shiny is usually a sign for lower end hide). The thickness and quality are what I would expect to see in belts costing twice as much.

The buckle is well cast, solid and sound. The matte finish compliments the leather quite well, giving it an upscale yet understated look. The versatility is a plus too as it ashould work equally well in suit slacks to jeans.

One very thoughtful touch is the at the loop where the buckle is - it's rivitied with two thick steel snaps. Most belts in this price range and higher are stitched. So you have to be very careful when pulling or cinching because this is the weakest link and stitches tend to burst over time. Not the case here:

This not only makes the belt extremly strong you can replace the buckle by simply popping the two snaps and changing out the buckle. Excellent quality, thoughtful design and a great price make this belt an excellent value.