I used the Selle SMP Pro for six months and several thousand miles. The shape and firmness are to my liking for racing and training. However, the monogram sewn into the saddle hits right at my sit bones. The roughness of the monogram causes wear and tear on both my shorts and my skin. For rides up to 45-50 miles the saddle is okay. I do lots of century rides and for these longer rides the monogram rubs my skin right off!! About a month ago I noticed the pain and rubbing was getting worse .... the top portion of the monogram has torn right at the sit bone location!! This would be the best saddle on the market if Selle would leave the monogram off. I'm currently riding the Selle SMP Strike Extra. It's fair ... the middle gap is not as wide as the PRO and it's too soft. But it is monogram free which makes it rideable.