Any good padded short recommendations for fat chaps?

[Hatevessel]

Hi, newbie here and eagerly awaiting my new bike (my first bike in 15 years). More than a little concerned by the prospect of a sore arse killing my motivation from the off, so I'd like to preempt this by getting some decent padded shorts.

However, to say I'm on the large side is an understatement. I'm a relaxed fit 42" jeans kind of guy.

I've had a look and I'm finding sizes to be inexplicable and I'd rather order online than suffer the indignity of being laughed out of a cycling shop !

I'd probably be looking at something to wear beneath another pair of shorts/trackies, at least to start off with until I sort myself out.

Wasn't sure whether to ask this in this forum or the beginners forum, so apologies if I made the wrong choice.

Thanks

 

[Hatevessel]

Plumped for these in the end!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003V40OBM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Obviously, in the more budget range but should be good enough to get me started. One of the few sellers I found that quantify S,M,L,XL,XXL etc to waist sizes, and the reviews have said they're forgiving to thunder thighs

 

[mick1836]

Don't you find that lycra tends to crush your bits?

 

[Hatevessel]

We'll soon see, as these are my first ever pair!

 

[vickster]

They should do the trick, but as a new rider, especially a heavier one, expect discomfort around the nether regions even when wearing padding, unfortunately everything needs to toughen up a bit and get used to a saddle. Sudocreme good for any chafing, make sure the saddle is level initially and in the correct position

 

[Nearly there]

Tenn stuff is good I find but like vickster says your bottom will need to get used to sitting on a saddle