saddle advice for my gf?

[VeloVT]

Just out of curiosity, why does she want a "comfort" saddle? If you guys are going to be doing a lot of riding and longer rides, then ironically, a "comfort" saddle may not be the most comfortable choice. Unless she has ridden a lot and has determined through experience that a "comfort" saddle is the best choice for her, it might be wise for her to be open to the possibility of trying some saddles that may not LOOK quite as comfortable, but may feel much more comfortable in the long run.

a few thoughts though:
--don't assume padding = comfort
--beware of salespeople who try to tell you that all women need cutouts. this is not true. some women find that cutouts improve comfort quite a bit, but for others (like me) they just create more problems and are best avoided.
--especially if you are looking at "comfort" saddles, beware of too-wide noses. they will likely cause chafing. ouch. also, again if you are looking at comfort saddles, beware the extreme, "tractor-seat" wide saddles -- that won't be comfortable for long or vigorous rides.

Good luck!