I ordered one of the first Toupe saddles, pulled it from the box and noted the plastic cover, the faux CF ends, and thought, "...$180 for this?". 500 sore kms later, eBay'd it for $200...when you get screwed, pay it forward. News: quickstep still uses Selle Italia saddles, painted white.

If you want to try something really different that works, try an SMP Strike -but get the model that should fit you. Expensive, but much better quality and real comfort.