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I haven't tried them. I have heard good things. However, I don't know you and don't know what you know, so let me provide some generic advice for saddle pain that is less expensive and more effective:
Bike fit. Either learn to fit your bike to your body, or you can pay a shop to do it for you. Notably, a more upright position will cause more weight on your bum and less on your hands, and vice versa. Also you can measure the width of your "sit bones" by sitting on a piece of cardboard or something, and get an appropriately-sized saddle.
Padded shorts. These will make the biggest difference.
"Chamois butter'. Basically like a chalky substance that absorbs moisture and prevents chafing.
Ride more. Your sit bones will "wear in" like any other part of your body. The more you ride, the more comfortable it will be.