Originally Posted by
Sullalto
Dated doesn't mean obsolete, either.
I think I tried ever saddle under $50 at REI, none were comfortable for more than 5 miles.
Figured, 'what the hell, I'm uncomfortable anyway...might as well break in a brooks and see what it's all about', and my butt felt great from mile 1. Money well spent.
... and you're comparing $50 saddles (or less) to $100+ saddles and expecting what exactly?