After growing up on leather hole belts, that never had the hole is the right spot, it was great to move to the racket belt. However, after several years of using one, they buckle teeth began slipping on the leather, resulting in the belt coming apart at less then ideal the times. The Grip6 is a great belt, That I have bought multiple buckles and straps! Ond recommendation buy the buckle you like quickly, as I have literally had the buckle I wanted no longer made twice. One suggestion, and not sure how to pull it off, but some kind of leather or high glass strap for formal occasions would be great by Grip6!