Definitely (to expensive) Fake - I recommend the (new) Original!

I have it with my original Canon-loop of 2008 compared (see photo above):, slightly thicker padded Narrower leather part, narrower loop holes, "smeared" Canon imprint, much shorter belts, more easily China (!) (!) -smell, different font on the packaging.

The original part there is probably really do not, but I found out through (rather tedious) Search what Canon is (probably) thinks:

The new Canon Strap E-2 has a plastic part that can be screwed into the tripod socket of the smaller housing to also to provide them with a handle (analog many imitations ...) at the bottom.
But you can (in the imitation is the rule, not!), Pull off this plastic part from the belt and then attach the strap directly to cameras with battery grip or the 1D models.
Actually awesome, unfortunately Canon not propagated that and it's practically in the product images not recognizable.

I will try to return the China-Fake-loop - will probably be a bit difficult because of GB ... Reports possibly again ...

On the subject of self-loops: Some loves them (like me), so that others can not handle (it must not too) - everyone should use what he is and not make the alternatives groundless bad ...

Conclusion: No original, fake goods, belts too short, therefore unusable - return (if at all possible ...)!

Addendum January 3, 2013: seller "Direct Discount" (Finchley Sales) has responded, refunds should be initiated. Goods passes today at my expense (3.45 EUR) to England ...