I have multiple vintage Brooks Professionals and a couple modern ones.

While they are actually pretty nice saddles, the modern ones seem to be invariably made from lighter weight leather and have a bit more flex and give to them (Even the deluxe 'Team Pro'). They don't inspire confidence that they will be as long lasting as the venerable ones from the 1970s and earlier.

Anyone here know if that is also the case with the Ideale vintage vs the Ideale repro saddles? They certainly look nice!