Great belt for the price, but there are a few issues. First off, it definitely runs small, I have a 30 inch waist, and was tempted to get a 30, but figured I might need the extra growing room so I went for a 32, which is what it recommends for a 30 inch waste to be in the center hole, my 30 inch waist does not fit into the center hole of my 32, it just barely makes it into the second one, with the first being the most comfortable.
That issue aside, it looks great, and feels great. It's an incredibly stiff full grain leather, but is breaking in rather quickly. The stitching was a bit loose, but the quality of the leather, and buckle, are fantastic, so I'll give the somewhat poor stitching a pass. The smell is fantastic, and is very reminiscent of my grandfathers homemade belts and leather bags, which is a very nice memory.
Looking at The British Belt Companies website, I can't say this is a steal, as it's maybe $10 less than something of equal or greater value, but it's definitely better than anything I'd find on amazon or in retail stores. If I wanted a belt of this quality from a retail store, it would likely cost me $100 or so, and Amazon I'd find a similar one with no brand guarantee for the same price.
All and all I'm very happy with this, but seriously, size up.
Looking at The British Belt Companies website, I can't say this is a steal, as it's maybe $10 less than something of equal or greater value, but it's definitely better than anything I'd find on amazon or in retail stores. If I wanted a belt of this quality from a retail store, it would likely cost me $100 or so, and Amazon I'd find a similar one with no brand guarantee for the same price.
All and all I'm very happy with this, but seriously, size up.