A good leather belt doesn't have seams along which to fall apart. It is just one big thick piece of veg tan leather with a hefty buckle on one end (there may be stitching where the belt is folded over to fasten the buckle but it should be heavy duty saddle stitching).

The best belts are oak bark tanned leather. If you google oak bark tanned leather belts you should be able to find a craftsperson in your country making them to order. It will cost more than the belts you have been buying but should last forever.

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That said I also have a couple of belts from high street stores which have held up well, but they are also one piece of real full grain leather.

Ouch. I was I interested until I saw the price! Half that may have been worth it.

It's the same argument that goes "the Victorians built all their buildings to look really pretty and last 200 years". No, they built some of their buildings that way. All the crappy and ugly Victorian buildings have long since fallen down or been demolished.

Not for hiking boots. GYW boots are excellent for most purposes but not completely waterproof.

Yes, not quite for life but my last pair lasted 10 years which is pretty good going.

We also have a Sebo. About 8 years old now and going strong.

Yes, and buy a used one from somewhere that recycles old business IT kit. (Assuming you are happy with mono) it will cost you less than a cheap inkjet and last forever.