the belt itself is fine but it is a one size fits all belt so for me it was way too long.  could have used a 32 inch belt but would have had to go with another more expensive product.  if you cut the belt to shorten the length, the remaining end would probably fray over time.  i had originally bought the non-metal belt because i thought i could wear it through airport metal detector screening.  but now with more airports using the high tech scanners, all items other than your basic clothing attire have to be removed.  if i was aware of this i would not have bought the belt.  only reason now to buy such a belt would be fore its cashsafe belt wallet.