A big +1 to that!!!!! I don't even bother to wear cycling specific shorts with my Brooks saddle. I've done 30 miles on hot nasty days, with some cheap Champion brand wicking underwear from Target and plain old cotton cargo shorts. No problems.

It's as if the cycling industry has creating business for itself, by moving from leather to synthetic saddles, which in turn has necessitated the need for expensive cycling shorts. It's a conspiracy!!!!

In the long run, between the long life of a leather saddle, and the lack of specialty clothing required, a good quality leather saddle is by far the cheapest option for cyclists.