Best padded shorts on Reddit
117 reviews from r/bicycling, r/ladycyclists, r/cycling and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Pearl Izumi
4.4
(14)
"You can never go wrong with Pearl Izumi as a good basic pair of shorts."
"I love their sugar 5” shorts."
"I just picked up a pair of Pearl Izumi “Journey Shorts” and “Interval Cargo” Bibs!"
"Everyone is different, but Pearl Izumi PRO bibs work best for me."
"I'd recommend Pearl Izumi elites. They retail about $110 but they're definitely worth it. Very comfortable and the material is pretty tough."
"I got a pair of Pearl Izumi P.R.O. bibs this year. New favorites."
"I wore pearl izumi shorts for years and they’re fine to start with!"
"I have a pair of Pearl Izumi sugar shorts that I really like for the waistband."
"Pearl Izumi makes solid entry level stuff."
"I have had a pair of Pearl Izumi shorts for about 5 years now and they are still going strong."
#2
Rapha
4.7
(6)
"I upgraded from Pearl Izumi to Rapha and the difference was very noticeable."
"I really enjoy Rapha’s classic women’s bibs."
"Rapha."
"Despite how much they cost, Rapha stuff has been the MOST comfortable pair of bibs I've ever worn."
"Shorts I like Rapha ones and since you are short they have a shorter version."
"If you like a thicker chamois, rapha core shorts are pretty nice and not too expensive."
#3
The Black Bibs
4.4
(5)
"Any cycling-specific chamois bib. I like The Black Bibs 'Ultimate.'"
"The best bang for the buck are 'the black bibs'."
"The black bibs. High quality made by starlight apparel and cheap."
"I think these are one of the better low price point bibs."
"If you want to try padded shorts first, you can get in for under $100 and still get pretty nice quality."
#4
Endura
4.2
(5)
"I believe they are Endura branded."
"Another vote for endura. I'd tried Amazon liners and while cheap, not as comfy or as well made as the endura ones."
"The Endura shorts are good and they should be available in your price range."
"My best shorts were Endura; they were a bit more (£65) but it’s nice outer shorts and the padded inner."
"Plus endura or castelli bib shorts."
#5
Assos
5.0
(4)
"Assos Mille GT."
"High end cycling bibs! Well worth it."
"Assos Mille GT."
"Years later I have zero complaints about them and would gladly spend the same amount again."
#6
Castelli
4.8
(4)
"I swear by Castelli’s highest end chamois."
"I've been reading reviews on the Castelli Insider, I think I'm going to buy them."
"Castelli is worth every penny, but you can easily get by with cheap shorts."
"I really like castelli with the Progetto x2 chamois."
#7
Triple 8
4.7
(3)
"Triple 8 Bumsavers 👍🏻."
"I highly recommend Triple 8 bumsavers."
"Triple 8 Bumsaver shorts are a great option."
#8
Gore
4.3
(3)
"Gore C3 liners for underwear. Great quality and padding, have been using them for years now."
"I personally use Gore C5 shammy shorts with regular MTB shorts or pants over them."
"It’s been years since I switched to Gore MTB style shorts with padded underpants."
#9
Bibs
4.0
(3)
"The best bet are high quality bibs pairs with a good firm saddle."
"Aim for bibs with the straps, they are far more comfortable on your stomach than just shorts alone."
"Bib shorts may look a bit odd, but honestly dont bother with the drawstring ones."
#10
Decathlon
4.0
(3)
"Bibs are soooooo much more comfortable than the undershort style ones for many reasons."
"I'd usually recommend Decathlon or PlanetX here in the UK."
"Decathlons higher ended bib shorts are pretty good, unfortunately they don't last long."
#11
Bodyprox
4.0
(3)
"He uses Bodyprox gear and say the padded shorts from them are unisex at least."
"I got som bodyprox shorts from Amazon and they work pretty well."
"Worked great and they are fairly inexpensive."
#12
Baleaf
3.7
(3)
"Baleaf brand on Amazon is great quality for the price."
"Cheapest is probably some padded lycra shorts, with some normal shorts over the top if you're not keen to show off your arse."
"I have some XXXL shorts from Baleaf."
#13
Terry
5.0
(2)
"I have any one of the following on all of my riders. Terry Liberator Y Elite."
"I have any one of the following on all of my riders."
#14
Velocio
5.0
(2)
"Velocio luxe bibs in the short length 🤌"
"Great company!"
#15
Tortoise Pads
5.0
(2)
"I love my Tortoise Pads T2 shorts!"
"Tortoise Pads are FAR superior (2x the price, but worth every penny)."
#16
Bontrager
5.0
(2)
"Bontrager Circuit shorts fit me the best."
"I really like the Bontrager Velocis bibs."
#17
Voler
4.5
(2)
"Super comfy wide waist that’s forgiving and flattering and goes up a bit higher like a bib."
"For bib brands I’d recommend voler or jakroo."
#18
dhb
4.0
(2)
"Wiggle have a house brand that's good value: "dhb classic shorts"."
"I've always been happy with the bib shorts from Wiggle -- dhb is their in-house brand."
#19
Padded Shorts
2.3
(3)
"Padded short will not solve pain, it increase comfort for very long ride and reduce chafing"
"Opt for the padded shorts, but also know that this soreness will fade as your butt gets used to riding."
"I bought cheap chamois (padded shorts) and it was a waste of fabric, time and money. Invest!"
#20
Burton
5.0
(1)
"They are amazing"
#21
Auau
5.0
(1)
"Their old crash pants were awesome"
#22
Patagonia
5.0
(1)
"I have these from Patagonia... Super comfortable and you can’t even tell I’m wearing padded shorts."
#23
Tortoise
5.0
(1)
"I've got Tortoise crash pants and love em."
#24
Shredly
5.0
(1)
"The shredly hipster chams are probably the closest to a regular undie style."
#25
Brooks
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had the same one for nearly ten years and it’s perfect for long rides."
#26
Joyfall
5.0
(1)
"Joyfall shorts are really good!! Def should check them out."
#27
Pinnacle
5.0
(1)
"I got these shorts from Evans which I really like."
#28
Triple Eight
5.0
(1)
"Triple Eight RD Bumsavers are perfect."
#29
DeSoto
5.0
(1)
"DeSoto 100 mile shorts - much better than any others I have."
#30
Tomshoo
5.0
(1)
"I bought the Tomshoo on Amazon...perfect."
#31
Bohn
5.0
(1)
"Bohn are really comfortable and nice."
#32
7mesh
5.0
(1)
"I have 2 pairs from 7mesh. The WK3 bib shorts and the cargo bib shorts."
#33
Rekd
5.0
(1)
"I'm currently testing Rekd shorts. For now they are awesome :)"
#34
Rippl
5.0
(1)
"I have rippl ones. Fallen on them many times without pain."
#35
Specialized
5.0
(1)
"I like my specialized ones best for long rides."
#36
Crash Pads
5.0
(1)
"I wear Crash Pads and I love them!"
#37
Levi's
4.0
(1)
"I do have those Levi's commuter jeans which are reinforced for cycling, but are otherwise “normal.”"
#38
Padded Bike Shorts
4.0
(1)
"I do, but just because the fabric feels better than wearing regular shorts or pants."
#39
Sponeed
4.0
(1)
"I'm pretty happy with Sponeed."
#40
Vulpine
4.0
(1)
"Vulpine Merino padded boxer, with lightweight cheap overshort of your choice (summer)."
#41
Fox
4.0
(1)
"Look for liner shorts. They’re for mtb usually and meant to wear under the baggy shorts. I have a pair from Fox and they’re pretty thin."
#42
De Marchi
4.0
(1)
"You can get a De Marchi kit (both top and bottom) for 100 bucks."
#43
Giordana
4.0
(1)
"I personally like Giordana's bike shorts. I've tried all of the other manufacturers and have found these to my personal liking."
#44
Crashpads
4.0
(1)
"I have Crashpads 2700s, and I really like them."
#45
Peppermint
4.0
(1)
"Peppermint has padded underwear."
#46
Andiamo
4.0
(1)
"They're super basic, inexpensive, and made in the USA."
#47
Nashbar
4.0
(1)
"They're well made and comfortable ... sizes run a tad tight."
#48
Gonso
4.0
(1)
"Both are great, however I recommend one with a parted pad."
#49
GORE
4.0
(1)
"Both are great, however I recommend one with a parted pad."
#50
Aliexpress
4.0
(1)
"No regrets at all. Never going to buy another pair of $100 shorts in US stores."
#51
Serfas
4.0
(1)
"I ride serfas stuff cause it's local and cheap."
#52
Santic
4.0
(1)
"If you want the budget option, Santic shorts from Amazon are pretty good."
#53
Lululemon
4.0
(1)
"They are a bit pricier because of the brand, but Lulu Lemon has great cycling shorts, (not bib style) and the padding is actually wider than the Peloton saddle."
#54
SheBeest
4.0
(1)
"I wear SheBeest bibs on my rides."
#55
Pactimo
4.0
(1)
"I ride bibs exclusively, and I have about 3-4 pair of Pactimo brand."
#56
LeCol
4.0
(1)
"LeCol are good (bib shorts)."
#57
Under Armour
4.0
(1)
"Under armor, adidas and a few other brands have padded shorts that aren’t specifically ice skating but will work."
#58
G-Form
4.0
(1)
"G-Form has some that are good."
#59
Padded Bibs
4.0
(1)
"I prefer the padded bibs for longer rides."
#60
Performance Bike
4.0
(1)
"Performance Bike has great bibs, and you can find them on sale quite a lot."
#61
Benjio
4.0
(1)
"Benjio makes padded shorts."
#62
Canari
4.0
(1)
"I have a pear of canari cargo short/padded short combo I got from dicks for $49. They are pretty comfy."
#63
Tenn Outdoors
4.0
(1)
"Tenn Outdoors do a 4x padded under short."
#64
Muddy Fox
3.0
(1)
"I wear some cheap muddy fox lycra padded shirts for the commute 6-7 miles."
#65
Ennui
2.0
(1)
"I now switched over to the Ennui city crash pads. And although"
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