The review from Epicureancyclist is from an earlier version of Brooks wrap. It did not generally get great reviews. I have the current perforated version and have about 6000 miles on it and love it. Holding up great, very comfortable (I actually wrapped mine over some standard foam/cork wrap), great in rain (I commute in Seattle year round), and looks awesome. It looks like it will last many thousand more miles. I have the honey color; it's developing a nice patina.