Since saddles are such a personal choice, and often a fairly big investment, getting it right can be a case of trial and error and most people are rightly concerned about the mountain costs of forking out on a number of saddles. Happily, many brands and bike shops will allow you a test period where you can ride the saddle, see how it feels, and if it doesn’t work for you you can return it and try something else. Ask the retailer if they’ll offer this service.