mariposa- did you try the mens trk too? I think I would like a wider cutout- my problem is especially at where my thigh inserts into my hip- most cutouts still have a ridge there and pinch a vein or my sciatic nerve or something (great anatomy description for a biologist, huh?) I think on the TRK/Plus/Avant where there's that bigger opening towards the back is where it normally hits me (even the Stratos I managed to try did that), so that bigger spot might help. I have an Allay on the way, but I like the look of the SMP better.

the LBSs don't seem to carry SMPs much- I might try batting some eyelashes to avoid a restock fee but don't want to push my luck by not knowing which one is most likely to work.