Okay, so I’ve been wearing this Marino’s belt for about 6 months now, and here’s the tea: it’s shockingly good for the price. The leather started off a bit stiff (like my ex’s personality), but after a week or two, it softened up nicely. No weird creases or cracks yet!

The buckle is low-key fancy—zinc alloy means no weird tarnishing, and the single prong hasn’t betrayed me mid-meeting (unlike my WiFi). It’s survived everything from suit pants to jeans at backyard BBQs.

Pro tip: USE THE INCLUDED HOLE PUNCHER. I ignored it at first and struggled like a fool trying to squeeze into the existing holes. Learned that lesson the hard way.

Downside? Only three color options. Come on, Marino’s—give us something wild like emerald green next time! Also, that ‘Inca Gauchos’ poetic tag? Hilarious but unnecessary. Just call it ‘good leather.’

Final verdict: For $15-20, this belt punches way above its weight class. Not heirloom quality, but definitely ‘impress your date without breaking the bank’ quality. 4.5/5 stars (minus half a star for limited colors).