I have a USA Casual and I love it. Id rather have buckles because they look nice. but, the velcro does a fine job holding the kilt around me. its thick sturdy velcro. Plus the USA is a custome fit kilt and hard to beat theyre truely nice garments. Id like to order a few more. I dont have a stillwater yet to compair with though, but I plan on getting one in the future.