I have only had this belt for a couple of months and can already tell it's not going to last that long.  It feels like it's made out of cardboard or low quality leather.  Also, I agree with a prior reviewer that you need to order at least one size larger than your waist size.  I have a 32-inch waist and ordered the 34-inch belt--it's just barely big enough.  I could have ordered a 36-inch and it would have been fine.  And I really do have a 32-inch waist; I'm not in denial about my girth!)