I purchased this belt thinking that the metal buckle would be a little more durable than the plastic ones out there. Although it does appear to be made very well, it is difficult to fasten the belt.

I believe the belt is supposed to weave through the buckle and would use its natural tension to keep the belt tight, but holy crap is it hard to weave through. Now, I just end up doing a quick once through (no weaving) the buckle and keep the belt tight using the velcro at the end which is nice, but I am sure it will wear out and I will have to work on another way to get it to stay.

The belt doesn't curl, and is very sturdy, which is part of the difficulty weaving it through the buckle and I am happy with it so far... I just hope the velcro lasts.