Belt is a good thickness and sturdy. Be aware that it is slightly darker than the images suggest. I have had no problems with it leaving marks as another reviewer mentioned. I ordered mine 2in larger than needed and it fit well on the last notch (better safe than sorry). Due to me slimming down recently, I needed it smaller so I took my pocket knife and in about 5 minutes had another hole 1 inch away that looks nearly exactly the same and fits like a charm.