They look like black leather vaginas...or not. The point is saddle comfort isn't standard as umd pointed out. Search the forum and you'll find loads of threads where people compare saddles; bottom line is you have to try them to get a sense which one is to your liking. If you have the money to spend then check out Competitive Cyclist who have a saddle demo program, otherwise check your LBS's policy regarding saddle returns that way you can try one out and return it if it becomes a torture device.