Originally Posted by
fuzz2050
While I haven't tried one myself for any length of time, I've spent a few minutes on them, and fondled them at my LBS. They actually seem rather unlike Brooks, the leather is much softer and there is a more pronounced 'hammock effect' when riding. It's not exactly uncomfortable, but it's very different.
I owned one for a short time and concur with the above. They are incredibly comfy out of the box but due to the much softer (and thinner?) leather, I could feel the hardware under the nose of the saddle. I know this may be unfounded but I just wouldn't trust one on a long tour because of the soft leather and think it would stretch out too much. I am a clyde and that doesn't help. My 10 year old Brooks was stiffer than the new SA.