I've recently realized the main thing keeping me from rides longer than 70 miles is my saddle. I intend to do my first century soon, so I have begun the quest to find a saddle that fits me. Most of my friends suggest Brooks. I see Brooks as a leap of faith due to the break-in period, but a friend has agreed to let me borrow/test one he has yet to break-in. The Fizik Arione seems to be well received by most riders I talk to, so I'd like to try that one as well.
I like the suggestion to find a shop with a loaner saddle program to try other saddles-thanks.