The closing hook on this belt is poor and flimsy.  The usual method is a ball on the end of a short rod.  The ball fits the hole and the system is a solid closure.  This belt has a flimsy sharp hook at an angle which scratches the belt and does not provide a solid closing.  My last belt which unfortunately shrunk (I grew too large) is still solid 25 years later.  The leather on this belt is a solid color leather with a sheen not an oiled leather. Other than those two issues it is a thick leather belt with the contrast stitching as shown.