Lightweight and runs large - REVIEW UPDATED
UPDATE:  I wore this belt for 3 weeks to support a broken rib.  I was on a vacation with long airplane flights, carried backpacks, and walked miles daily.  The belt helped to support my rib and back.  I had to wrap the belt tight occasionally and that necessitated the Velcro being attached directly to the belt fabric, not the other Velcro tab.  I was worried that this would shred the fabric but it did not!  it was nice to be able to adjust the tightness of the belt easily.  I was hesitant to buy this because of the negative reviews but it has been a great little rib belt.  And it is still elastic and in great shape to use again (I hope not though!).  I updated my stars from 3 to 4.  It is a very comfortable belt.<br /><br />I've worn the rib belt for two days now with no tearing or shredding as reported by other users.  However, the big flaw is that there are velcro tabs on either end that should match up to secure the belt.  Unless you are the exact size of the belt, the female velcro is useless.  I have to wrap the belt halfway again around my torso to get any kind of compression.  The male velcro does attach to the belt material securely but I can see the lightweight material eventually shredding from adjusting and removing the belt on a daily basis.  The belt material is lightweight and elasticity holds once you get the belt positioned.<br /><br />It is comfortable to wear and it does help secure my broken rib while allowing me to breathe.  it stays in place and doesn't roll.  But if you need a heavier (tighter) compression, you might want to get something sturdier.<br /><br />Overall, it is a comfortable belt to wear when you need light compression. It fits nicely under the girls so there is no pinching there either. I will use this until it wears out but I also ordered a heavier belt to wear (with two straps) when I am lifting or need a heavier compression factor.
Rating: 4 stars