Let me start off by stating that I've bought 4 prior leather interchangeable buckle belts from retail stores and NONE held up more than a month or two before falling apart. I gave this one a try because of its great price and excellent reviews, and I'm glad I did. It's fantastically durable and stylish. Exactly what I was looking for, just wish I'd found it before wasting money at other stores on more expensive but less durable imitations of quality.