I am very pleased with the quality of the belt.  The only problem is that I cannot even use the last belt hole to fasten the belt and it says that it is a 36 inch waist belt.  All of my other belts by various makers that I have are 36 inch and are a good fit, usually 3rd belt hole.  This is the last time that I will buy a belt without trying it on.  I hope that I can lose about 5 pounds, otherwise the belt goes to a charity. There should be some way for the ad to tell you where (in inches) the belt holes are measured from the buckle.