you can't tell from the photo but the snaps are sort of lightweight and sideways with no extra belt-loop. it also does not have a slit for use with a standard tongue-latch buckle, sort of limits your options if you want to swap it out. it is good leather, not bonded and smells of leather dye.

the buckle is some sort of nickel, pewter alloy so it's light but thick enough to be sturdy. It's black enamel on the back so that's nice. I immediately removed it and put on another buckle but I am planning on grinding off the Levis relief when I have the time, I've been wanting an "abused" plain silver buckle for a while.