Originally Posted by gear

Most bikers have a bunch of slightly used saddles in a box somewhere, those were the trial saddles they used before happening upon the "one" that worked for them. Any point where the bike meets the rider (especially the butt) is an area that calls for individualized equipment (what works for one may or may not work for another), you can look to others' for ideas to try but they may not work for you. I found a particular combination of Fitzik's custom saddles work for me with Pearl Izumi shorts and I use that combination on all four of my bikes.
I have also found shoe/peddal combinations and glove/bar (and bar wrap) combinations that work.
I think part of the fun of bike ownership is in this sort of experamenting to find what works for you.
Oh and does anyone need the six saddles I have in a box somewhere? They're only slightly used.