I'm the one who tries everything in search of the best quality, safety and comfort. this collar is light weight, but also strong and sturdy, the hooks or latches are easy to use and smooth. overall, i trust this collar. i also am so happy to have found a wide 1" collar for my 17 lb dog.... it just seems to fit better than the narrow collars, when a dog pulls, less impact on the neck. i literally searched everywhere for this and finally found it. thank you!