Most studded belts I get normally either lose a few studs or rip at the part where I fasten it within the first month, but I've had this for a few months and no studs have fallen off and the material is still just as strong. I highly suggest this to anyone who goes through studded belts like I have in the past. Instead of paying $30.00 at Hot Topic for one, just order it here. It is MUCH better than any other studded belt I've gotten.