I bought LLBean belts in the past, it has been a favorite. Even my four teenagers, acquired one! Even got two at a used clothes store. This last one has changed considerable: leather is coarse, buckle is not really shinny. It looks cheap!
This is a nice leather belt. I think if i had ordered the smaller size it wouldn't fit so i just added another hole in the belt. I read reviews before the purchase and i don't get a smell from the belt at all, like others have said.