Appreciate the thoughtful comment!
You’re right. No leather is prefect and often those imperfections do add character to the couch.
Personally, I felt like the Taos leather would be too easy to scratch or stain. My tests don’t account for years of people sitting on the couch, which might buff some of those scratches. In the end I decided it was worth paying more for the Solae.
If you do want a solid color, it may make sense to check out the cloth versions? I only tested the gray cloth, but it was incredibly durable. It completely hid the red wine I spilled on it!