I find the Tekna saddles to be very comfortable. The twists are narrow, which I prefer. They don't get stiff in the cold and don't feel like they are "new" for very long. The quality I feel is exceptional. I say that they are a synthetic with the options of a high-end saddle. The trees are heat adjustable and they have wool flocked panels that can be further adjusted to your horse. The seats I feel are medium deep. The suede finish is exceptionally grippy. They don't show wear and clean up really nicely.