Roughly 2 Year Lifespan on These Belts Before Something Fails
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I purchased one of these belts in March 2016 and the belt has served me pretty well for the past two years. The ratcheting device works reliably and it has withstood roughly two years of almost daily use. However, the pins that hold the buckle to the belt (i.e. where it swivels) will no longer stay in place. I would have expected these parts of the belt to hold up for longer than 2 years, but this is a fairly cheap belt so I can't complain too much. In addition, the belt buckle's finish begins to wear off within the first half year, so the belt doesn't look quite as nice as it does when you first get it. Despite all these failings, I've grown quite fond of the belt and will be purchasing another one. Hopefully it'll last longer than my previous belt.
2055682
**Update**  I used this belt daily, and while I liked its fit & wear, it has failed after 9 months.  The rivet failed.  (See attached)  dropped to 2 stars.  Reading other reviews this buckle seems to fail regularly.  I don't think I will buy again.

I really like the belt.  Once you get used to the latching (and unlatching) mechanism you will love it.  You definitely need to practice releasing the latching mechanism, if not and you have a sudden need to use the bathroom, you might find yourself in a panic mode trying to get the belt off!  The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the tongue of the belt is extra long and there is no way to adjust its length.  It would be nice if it were an inch or two less in length.  I'd buy this belt again.
1185928
don't know what happened with this belt but it did not last long only about 2 months and the it shreaded.
3785203
I purchased this belt from Amazon and installed it in April, 2012.  Now, three years and 25,500 miles later, I'm replacing it again for two reasons.  (1) the belt is transferring soft, crumbly rubber to the tensioner roller and, more importantly,
(2) it has a 1/2" section missing from one rib on the outer edge of the belt that's causing a knocking sound as the belt rotates.
The belt has not been touched by anyone in the three years since I installed it and has had no fluid leaking onto it, so it's hard for me to explain these defects.  I'm replacing it with a Gates belt, DK060725.
611564
I got around two months of use from these pads before they wore down to the point of being useless.
4497188
Time will tell. The original belt was 15 years old and still serviceable but was starting to get transverse cracks and show some cord on the flat side. I hope this one lasts as long.
3166521
This pulley has held up very well over 2 years of use. Just make sure you are replacing the mechanical tensioner pulley for the smaller belt as this won't fit any other application.
4121341
I been using this belt for 2 years and it had held up great without any cracks or tears. The only gripe is that the buckle does scratch.
4294994
EDIT: company is replacing the belt. Very glad to see them stand behind their products.

I bought this belt two months ago and it broke today. The rivet the holds the buckle broke off and the stitching is coming loose. No need to buy again.
4575106
I seem to have to replace these every 2-3 years. Could be more durable.
2031586
These lasted two years before dying - but the Nikon ones I bought at the same time are still running fine.
3593862
After only 2 months of wearing, the end of the belt which is held in place by teeth on a hinge pressed into it, started to come loose when I re-tightened the belt . Within a week it's become unusable, always detaching when I try to tighten it further..
4157035
id didn't last much before the belt loop tore. (about 6-8 months maybe?) had the chance, i would pay a little more for something more durable.
2073178
I am on my second belt. Military is the best design, but my last one suddenly failed spectacularly only about 8 months into it's life.
4401108
This belt is built well. The reinforcement of the holes makes this belt well worth it's purchase price.  I get belts every year for Christmas because I ask for them.  My belts last about a month to two months because the holes wear out and the plastic cracks and looks terrible.

This belt is built to last.  Someone gave me this belt for Christmas and it lasted and lasted so I bought another one.  Now I don't know what to ask for for Christmas!
4496419
I've had and worn this belt almost 2 months. I'm an overweight trucker and this belt has been solid so far. You look at my other belts and can see where the weak spots are. At this point I'll not buy any other belt.
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wearing 5 days a week for 2 years now and belt still holding up.  agreed nice feel to it.  heavy look than most belts but fine for me.  a bit wider than most belts so may be a snug fit thru alot of dress slacks/chino  belt loops.