This belt did it's job well for me, on the surface it provided a nice accent piece to my outfit, and functionally went above my expectations. Without the aid of belt cinches, not only did it keep my Medieval Pants (Basic) from falling down, it did so while sporting a Leather Frog and, by extension, the weight of a life-sized Keyblade replica that hung from it. I have one word of warning, though. If your waist line length is at all close to the maximum in the size range you're interested in (say within about an inch), consider getting the next size up as it will be a very tight fit if you want to go past the first notch.