I gave these a try during a Cyber Monday sale. The product itself is nice - I do wish I would have ordered the Italian leather ones since the regulars feel more synthetic than the real thing. I did like their nylon belt quite a bit, and the mechanism seems sturdy and very easy to use. I also like the fact that part of the proceeds helps fight poverty through a microcredit program.
Now, they claim they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. I found one of the belts a little too light in color for my taste and Mission Belt does not offer free exchanges; I would have to pay for shipping both ways! Now I'm stuck with a belt I don't like...how's that for satisfied...
Give them a try but don't get from Mission Belt, get from a merchant that does care about their customers like Amazon or Nordstrom...
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend