As the title says - do the pads in lycra shorts wear out? I did a long cycle at the weekend in a pair of shorts that I've always found comfortable; but on this ocassion I struggled with discomfort - I'd describe it as pressure rather than chafing. I was wondering if the pad had got thinner as I can't think what else could have changed. They're a pair of DHBs from Wiggle, and I've had them a few years now, so it isn't unreasonable that they could just be getting a bit old, though I've been very happy with them up to now.