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continental grand prix classic... continental 4 seasons... [Schwalbe] marathons
You're comparing very different tyres.
GP Classic are just shit and 4 Seasons and Marathons, whilst great tyres in their own right, are tractor tyres in comparison to Masters.
The Veloflex are "open tubular" tyres, so made in the same way as a tubular but not sewn up: a race tyre compared to the retro-bollocks of GP Classic and the commuter/touring emphasis of the other two (ie very hard wearing and puncture resistant).
Despite what Colin says, GP4000S II are fantastic tyres with low rolling resistance and certainly more durable than Masters.
Whether they "feel" the same as Masters I couldn't say, but they definitely don't look as nice.
Scilly.Suffolk
I currently have a set of veloflex master in 25C mounted on thebike I use the most.
I had zero puncture atm and love the way they feel ; they are quite confortable and I can't fit more than 25 on my fork (tried 28C and does not fit - too bad!). They are starting to be worn so I am looking for other options.
What would be your recommendations for a new set of tires:
I have seen the continental grand prix classic, or the continental 4 seasons (which is more expensive), the marathons (but I think they roll less and harder to fit), but don't have good knowledge of tire options.
Thanks for the help!