Originally Posted by grolby

One thing I will say for Brooks is they seem to have amazing durability if they are treated well. My experience with most saddles is that the shell inevitably breaks down over thousands of miles and becomes soft and flexy. This has held true for saddles that cost quite a bit more than a typical Brooks B17 or Professional. Of course, I managed to wreck that B17 I had, too, so maybe it's just me!