I LOVE my StillWater Thrifty. It doesn't have elastic, but it has so much velcro that you can adjust it however you like. I wear it to throw heavy stuff in and hang around the house. Haven't gotten up the nerve to run errands in it yet... but soon! I just couldn't justify a 100+ bucks for a sportkilt (the cost goes up for being fat and wanting loops, etc.) I paid 28.95 for my black Stewart and have spoken to Jerry personally several times. I'm going to order a back up from him soon as all of the goop/chalk/tape/accidental fork sticks/lunch/etc. has made its mark. Most guys I throw with have the SK's, and if I had a bigger budget I would have started there - but glad I didn't. Enjoy!