I had this style of belt once before and liked it, so I decided to get another and chose this for the price. However, the belt is a bit of a pain to deal with and I've stopped using it now. For one, it is too thick and wide to fit some of my pants. It literally won't get through the belt loops. For another, it's heavy and actually weighs my pants down a bit. Also, while it locks very well and doesn't gradually expand as some of these kinds of belts do, it can sometimes be difficult to get it open. I'd recommend a different belt if any of these issues turn you off.