Whats the best padded cycle shorts for women?

[Francesca]

Iam looking to buyy a new pair of padded cycle shorts, as my current Korrimoor rub my backside too much,no good...so need advice , price, where to buy?? please
cheers Fran

 

[Monkspeed]

My wife recently bought some Dare 2B ones from the Debenhams sale, they have a really nice pad inside (actually so nice that I sometimes nick them shhhhh).



I believe it was these: http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs..._56707+DWJ030+A_-1?breadcrumb=Home~txtdare+2b

But order the next size up as my wife is a 10/12 but she got a 14 and it is a tight fit around the thighs.

 

[coffeejo]

I've got DHB 3/4 bibs that are lovely and comfy, and a couple of pairs of Endura padded liner shorts that are superb under everything I've tried them with, from MTB shorts to jeans.

 

[Francesca]

cheers for the advice

 

[Francesca]

are Giordana good?

 

[yello]

Some like them, some prefer other brands.

If it were me I'd decide a budget, see what's around at that price point, read some reviews... then take a gamble!

For what it's worth, my wife wears (and likes) Pearl Izumi.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

I like Pearl Izumi Elite ones and I also have a few pairs of Mavic athena shorts, which I got in the Wiggle sale.

 

[NormanD]

Try HERE some decent prices too

 

[vickster]

Another here for Pearl Izumi. Also have Gore and Sugoi tights that are ok for my usual distances, 10-15 miles

Apparently commando is good for avoiding friction, and also Sudocreme

 

[DCLane]

Pearl Izumi have been good for me.

 

[yello]

Pearl Izumi have been good for me.

Is there something you're not telling us perhaps?

 

[derrick]

My wife has just changed to bib shorts, she reckons the bib makes them more comfatable, not so tight around the waste.

 

[Doug.]

Looking at a full length photo. of you I would suggest shorts that are well padded and dare I suggest "fart proof".
That is shorts that are reinforced in the back side area.

 

[Francesca]

Looking at a full length photo. of you I would suggest shorts that are well padded and dare I suggest "fart proof".
That is shorts that are reinforced in the back side area.

ha!ha!

 

[Baggy]

I like Endura shorts and also Pearl Izumi. The Pearl Izumis seem to be a bit see-through, though that might be 'cos I probably need the next size up and have had them about 5 years!