I'm so delighted to have actually found someone riding these saddles, so now it's my turn for some questions.

Is the padding on the Evolution just on top where the sit-bones rest? Does the padding on the Stratos go further out to the sides/edges of the saddle? Do you get any give in the padding when you push down on either of these saddles with your finger? Does the shell have any flex in it? If you were to take it in your hands by the sides, does it bend at all it you push down on it?

These are all things I can't do long-distance. My LBS does not carry this brand, and the on-line dealers are incommunicado with a no-return policy. It's encouraging that your husband is happy on the Evolution. What was he riding before?

My hubby rides the Fizik Aliante. He is very happy on it, but it does have a sweet spot for sitting. You kind of fall into it because it has a natural, anatomical dip. This is normally fine, but it gets to him on really long rides because he can't shift around to relieve the pressure the way I can on my super-long Arione. I thought the SMP's might have a similar anatomical dip where you naturally end up sitting.

You're most welcome. Good luck on your quest for the perfect shorts. Hope you find a pair that makes your butt happy. I'll be curious to know what you settle with. I would vote for one of each, a gal can never have too many pairs of shorts. And besides, how can you say no to the Etxe Ondo's when they look so sharp?