I really didn't believe the hype about leather saddles, but my friend gave me an old Brooks Professional, and after breaking the nose on a cheapo plastic saddle (ow my ass), I went ahead and put it on, after some reconditioning, since it was paid for. Wow what a difference. Now I'm trying to figure out how to afford to put a B66 on my touring bike. They really add smoothness without absorbing too much momentum.