Once you try a 2-inch wide collar with this kind of padding, you can't go back. It just sits better on the dog's neck. Yes, it's premium pricing, but the quality is obviously better than the $20 ones on Amazon. Buying a second one for my other dog.
We walk late at night, and the reflective strip really pops under streetlights. It's not just a cheap sticker; it's integrated well. The whole collar just looks high-end. We get compliments on the 'Khakis Camouflage' color all the time.
The hardware on this is serious. The metal A-ring is reinforced and feels much stronger than the D-rings on my other tactical gear. The buckle clicks in with a satisfying sound. I have zero fear of this failing on my 110lb Rottie.
Standard 1.5-inch collars look like shoelaces on my English Mastiff. This 2-inch width is perfect. It looks proportional to his massive neck and supports his throat when he pulls. The A-Ring is huge and easy to clip even when he's moving around.
I was hesitant to spend $50+ on a collar, but the lining makes it worth every penny. It's incredibly smooth and cool to the touch, not rubbery like neoprene. My Greyhounds have very thin fur and sensitive skin, and this is the ONLY collar that doesn't rub them raw. It feels like luxury bedding.