First off, let me say this belt is a solid pick for casual wear. The webbed fabric feels comfy and doesn’t dig into your waist like some leather belts do. Plus, the hook buckle is a game-changer—no more fiddling with holes!

But here’s the thing: sizing is wonky. The ‘Small/Medium’ fits my 32-inch waist fine, but the width? Advertised as 1.5 inches, but it’s really 1.25 inches. Not a dealbreaker, but kinda annoying if you’re pairing it with thicker jeans.

Durability is hit or miss. Some folks swear by it lasting years (shoutout to the Otterbox crew), but mine snapped after 14 months of light use. The buckle rod just... gave up. Also, heads-up: newer batches feel thinner and less sturdy (thanks, Dominican Republic manufacturing?).

Pro tip: You *gotta* break it in. Fresh out the package, it either sags like a hammock or cinches like a vice grip—no in-between. After a week of wear though? Smooth sailing.

Final verdict: Great for casual/workwear if you get a good batch, but maybe keep the receipt handy.