Can't say I'll make you a believer or not, but I do recommend you at least try it once. I have had at least three other saddles prior to my B17 Imperial. All were stock saddles and by the time the third saddle rolled around I could tell whether it would work or not within the first 6 miles of riding on it. Why? My genitals would go numb, and saddle sores were always a problem. The moment I had the Imperial installed on my LHT it was pure bliss, it just felt "right" and I haven't had any complaints with my saddle for several hundred miles. It's by far my most comfortable saddle right out of the box, and fits me perfectly. Try one, you may or may not like it. Mine worked perfectly the first time out.