Brooks really does make very fine saddles and you have to admire the beauty and quality of their saddles. The saddles are boxed very handsomely and there is a feeling of satisfaction and joy at the very moment the purchase is made. That satisfaction turns to a personal connection with the saddle with every mile you share with it.

Frankly, with the availability of these high quality, comfortable, and beautiful leather saddles, I cannot imagine why anyone would use synthetic saddles.

There are other good quality leather saddle makers. Lepper makes a very nice saddle which I have used with great delight for many years.

I have used some Chinese saddles on my Chinese bikes on tours in China. They are "OK", but NOTHING compared with a Brooks or Lepper.

If there is one bicycle item you can buy that will really give you a sense of satisfaction and pleasure, it is a fine leather saddle like Brooks or Lepper.