I've bought several nice thick belts from Cabelas on sale in the $20-$30 range. I'm not destitute but can't see paying $70+ for a belt. I've gotten both leather and nylon and they work fine.
I have spent the last few years under this plan. Nothing wrong with it at all. I am not one to have multiple holster and the thought of spending close to $100 on a belt is very hard to swallow. I have a 5.11 belt and am very happy with it. About a month ago or so the Velcro is not working the best. I have switched my belt wear so that the Velcro is held tight by the clips of my holster and work well. I carry anything from a full size M$P 40 with 15 round mag (farm carry) to a Shield or Kimber Ultra carry for EDC. The 5.11 works fine but I do have to "hitch" it a little tight sometimes.
I had some extra money from a vacation check so after about 3 years worth of internet searching I decided to buy a beltman belt. Now I only have a couple of weeks with this belt so longevity I am relying on internet input but I can say this is a very, very good belt. Way better then my 5.11. I do not have to "hitch" my belt tight at all. I wore it with my full size 40 this weekend since I was going to be working outside. Still hard to swallow that $90 some dollars but do not regreat it one bit.