I am fairly new to Italia Straps. They are the best straps I have ever used. I have spent lots of money on straps over the years because they need to be comfortable for several hours of a relatively heavy instrument, and stay in place (no neck divers). I have four 4" straps now, two long and two standard. They were my instant favorite. I love sharing about the straps on open mic nights and when I'm around other musicians. Before I purchased these, I read feedback about them and they last and last, they stay comfortable and gorgeous and they don't drop the instrument. I look forward to getting some more in more adventurous colors!