Mission Belt is simply the best "ratchet style" belt available.  They are truly incredible.  Mission Belt's customer service is outstanding.  In fact, their customer service is the best of any company I have been a customer of...ever.  Before ordering the belt, I emailed them with a question regarding sizing.  It seems as if I am in a bit of a middle ground of waist size.  I wear a consistent size 32" across the board.  Based on this, I was recommended a small-sized belt, but once I received my belt and tried it on, it was just an inch or two too small for me.  Again, I messaged them and once again received a nearly immediate response.  They immediately sent me a medium-sized belt before I even began the process of sending back the small-sized belt.  I was offered a full refund on shipping.  I received the new medium sized belt in a few days and it fit perfectly.  As an added bonus, they sent me a newer model black belt.  It was very similar, but with a few minor upgrades.  From what I could immediately tell, the ratcheting is much smoother.  Mission Belt and I exchanged a few more emails to ensure that I was pleased with my purchase.

Prior to ordering this belt, I had ordered three of the Erik Blaire brand ratchet belts in different colors.  While this company also has great customer service from my experience and similar buckles, the belt strap is really what sets these belts apart.  Mission Belts are dyed leather, as opposed to the Erik Blaire belts which are painted on patterns.  This painting resulted in my belts "cracking" over just a couple of months.  The Mission Belts look like leather, feel like leather...and yes even smell like leather.  Some models are even labeled "yeah...its leather."  I cannot say the same for their competitor.  I do not want to trash the Erik Blaire Belts, because I initially did fall in love with them and their customer service was also very good from my experience, but they are simply not as nice as these.  I recommend these for yourself or as a gift.  I absolutely guarantee that NO ONE would be disappointed with one of these belts.  Oh and one final thing, they even donate a portion of every belt sale to charity to feed the hungry.  Great belt, great company

These belts are awesome.  Just order one now.