I certainly is a personal thing. Unfortunately what I was expecting when making the purchase was something akin to the leather version which it was not. As far as longevity is concerned I am not alone as there is a plethora of photos around from people experiencing the same issue of the saddle failure in the nose. Either way while in service the saddle was adequate for what I used it for but my expectation of it being as good as one of their leather saddles was misplaced.

I am glad yours worked for you as the robustness of the material would make it ideal for touring in harsh conditions on or off road.