yeah, you can't compare the ccc kilt to anything else really. Fortunately, or unfortunately, the only kilt I have so far is a CCC. Unmatched quality, unfortunately, I have to purchase cheaper kilts from now on because of a lack of funds, so every kilt I get wont seem as great. I really dont like the idea of the elastic, it almost detracts (IMO) from the kilt. But, I guess it has its ups as maybe something better used for hiking. Again, to each his own. Thanks for posting. One last thing about the ccc, on the leather of my belt, the edges seem to be wearing and almost "fraying". Is there a special way to take care of the leather so it doesn't do that? I scrapped and saved for quite some time to buy the thing, and Id hate to have it go to ruin because I didn't know how to properly take care of it. Thanks.