Padded Bike Shorts for Men 4D Padding Mens Bicycle Cycling Biking Shorts UPF 50+ Breathable

For a woman body 5'4" slim/average, small size works well. Black. I ride on a minimal racing saddle fit to my sit bone width. (Basically in the bike shop years ago, I did a test and measured it and we got a saddle with those dimensions.) The reason for a minimal saddle is so that I can vary the amount of padding I need with clothing (rather than baked into the saddle itself). Padding position The positioning of the padding is crucial on bike shorts. I tried a few others and had to return them. They did not place the padding where my sit bones meet the saddle. I ride in a more aggressive, racing position, and need the padding further back, because the ischial tuberosities will be extended farther back, and proximal hamstrings will be stretched. However, sometimes we shift position and sit upright (probably with no hands on the bars) to take a break, and the padding has to be more forward for that scenario. The width of the padding is also important. Others I tried were not narrow or wide enough, and my sit bones were against no padding. These are at the right width for me. Thus, it's important to wear these _on the bike_ and _while in your preferred ride positions_ before you commit to the purchase. Padding feel Comfortable. No seams intruding in the groin areas. I've also had shorts where the padding is too firm so I can't even feel the saddle anymore, which might work great for some people, but it made it hard to know where I was in space. I got so sick of those shorts that I came to hate riding and that's why I'm here-- finally found shorts that work again. The best shorts I've had were very simple, made by Performance, and were basically just padded underwear shorts, and for all genders. But I can't find those anymore. These ones are also not so slippery that I can't stay in my position. Some other reviewers intimate that the padding gets in the way when going from hover/up to seated. I haven't had this problem. I'll probably forget to update this review, so if it does happen to me later on, you'll never know. Soz. Shape and fit These are much more flattering than any women-specific shorts that I've had/tried. For whatever reason, they cheat you in women-specific shorts-- too short, too tight, too shaped. I had some where the thigh band was tighter than the rest, so it made your thighs balloon in the middle. Not the case with these. These are perfect. The length has a slimming effect. The unintentional compression is flattering around the thigh/groin. There's no real muffin-ing of the waist that I notice. Hopefully larger sizes are proportionally well made for larger bodies. My only complaint is that I wish they were more like underwear so that I could wear them under my Swrve cycling pants. But that's a different product entirely, and not one I'm sure I'll find again.

I have been a cyclist all of my life, and in 40 years of using a huge variety of brands I feel like I can give these shorts an honest review. At this point I have mostly been rotating Pearl Izumi, and Aero Tech Designs shorts. These ones popped up for a very good price, and I thought I'd give them a try. Construction: The multi panel construction is similar to some of my higher end shorts, and the stitching quality looks identical. I like the mesh panels that “may” make them a little cooler to wear. The fabric is thinner than any of my other shorts. The legs are a little tight, but not too bad. The leg grippers are nice and understated, yet do the job and keep the shorts from riding up. Comfort: The one thing that kept me from jumping on these right away is the bulky “pad” that they use. I hadn’t seen this in person, so it was just the photo that raised a red flag. As luck would have it the actual padding while it has some volume it compresses very easily, and is a non-issue. The primary purpose for padding in cycling shorts is to wick moisture away to prevent chaffing. These shorts do a fair job of it. I haven’t had any chaffing/burning in the 200 miles that I’ve put on these shorts in the last couple of weeks. Final Thoughts: For the price you can do a lot worse. I have had name brand shorts that are less comfortable than these, and others that fell apart very quickly. These are a very good deal for someone who is starting to put on extra miles, and wants to see if a true cycling short will make some of the pain go away. FWIW cycling shorts shouldn’t be used to fix a lack of padding/comfort from the saddle. If your saddle is uncomfortable you probably need a different one.

I bought 2 pairs 2 years ago for spinning/ garage bike workouts. Held up quite well being used 3-4 times a week. New purchase seems as well built as the old ones, BUT with a 36” waist the fit of the large is pretty snug. Hold the remarks about weight gain etc, I’ve lost weight. So I’d say order the next size up if you’re right at the upper end of your recommended size. Other than that, a reasonably priced better than average quality cycling short.

Chose these because price was right for a basic pair of shorts. Love a good pair of P/Is but do not need to throw down that cash for multiple pairs for spin classes. I used the sizing chart and they fit fine (XL for my 40 inch waist). After one ride I ordered a couple more - feeling they would serve as usable, go-to shorts for 3-4 gym rides per week. After a couple weeks of using them, including washing, I am confident recommending them. Comfortable and a good fit on me, they do what I asked them to do. They are not as 'sturdy' or as thick as P/I, but they are not cheap or flimsy. Also, indoors, I actually appreciate how light they are compared to the P/I pair. Padding is fine - covers where I need it to and doesn't move around. Stitching, materials and workmanship seem good to me. I do notice the elastic insert of the waist band can shift a little because it does not completely fill the fabric sleeve top to bottom. It can fold over and crimp - probably because I have a bigger belly (hence my need for spin classes). It is not really an issue for me at this point, but I will keep an eye on it. Will update in a few months to discuss wear. Update: I have been using these regularly for a couple months. I machine wash in cold gym stuff. A small scoop of borax and tide. Hang dry. Holding up well. Cannot beat these for the price. Update to the update. These have held up fine over a long time. Cannot tell my original pairs from newer ones. They wash up fine and maintain integrity and function. Padding is still where it should be, whereas a pricier name brand shifted. As you know - no fabric softener. I tried the new rinses that claim to remove residue & odor. Good use for sport fabric. Shorts remain highly recommended!

Comfortable, easy to wash. I wear them whether on the road bike or the mountain bike. Good value.

Biking apparel is ridiculously priced and it's easy to spend $100+ on a pair of biking shorts that probably cost less than $5 to manufacture. Worse, manufactures are constantly finding ways to ruin great products by reducing costs which ironically never seems to lower the retail price of the product. When these went on sale for $17 giving them a shot was a no-brainer. All-in-all they're OK but some things are annoying enough that they'll be relegated to "only use if absolutely necessary" pile. I'm 62, 6' tall, weigh 179 pounds, and have a 34" waist. I generally wear a size large bike shorts so that's what I ordered here. Overall quality seems quite good for the money but I find the fit to be odd. The shorts don't really stay in place all that well and the silicone "anti-slip gripper" on the inside of the leg openings do little to prevent the legs from riding up. They kept bunching up in the crotch and I found myself constantly trying to adjust my shorts while cycling. They even ride up while walking around and wrinkle and pucker after a couple of dozen steps. I think the issue is that they're made up of a small number of individual panels which doesn't allow the fabric to properly stretch in the required directions to prevent riding up and puckering. If I counted correctly, these are made up of 7 panels. By comparison my go-to Garneau Fit Sensor 2 shorts have 17 panels. The pad provides decent cushioning but doesn't go up high enough in the rear which makes them feel like I have a load in my pants when I walk around and makes it too easy to snag the shorts on the nose of the saddle. I've spent significantly more or much worse than these and at this price point there's not too much in the way of justifiable complaints. I might use these for short (less than 10 mile) rides. But for my typical 30-35 mile rides these are too bothersome and distracting.

I have expensive and I have budget. These are well designed and the padding is acceptable. Everything stays where it should. Should last a long time as long as you dont throw these in with you regular wash. Lycra is not a material that should ever go into a normal cycle. Delicate cycle or a quick hand wash. I actually step right into the shower and use low chemical hand soap to lather up the kit and then ring it out and hang it to dry. Saves me time and keeps the lycra in great shape

Do I have nicer shorts? Yes. Did they cost MUCH MUCH more than these? Yes. For $20 these shorts exceed all my expectations for a decent basic short. These are every bit as nice as the last PI and LG shorts I bought at approx $60 Sizing- I am 5'11" x 33" waist x 170 lbs, and large fits me just fine. I could probably wear a med in these, but wasn't really looking for a race fit. I ride almost every day for 60-90 minutes, and these are great for that distance. The fabric is nice, the chamois works great for me, good grippers, right length. Until they start giving away assos and rapha shorts, I will be buying more of these! 2 year update- I just wore out my 1st pair of the shorts after 2 years. I rode them probably an average of 3or4 days a week. I washed them about every other ride, and even dried them instead of hanging. The fabric was getting thin in spots, but the padding was basically done. I'm gonna not put my new pair in the dryer and see if that extends their life. I still think they are great value for the money... $10 per year!

These are quality padded shorts. The padding is well designed and makes for a smooth ride. Importantly, no loose points that create a rash. The M size fits like an M size should. I'll re-order these when needed. Very happy.

Best value for price, I highly recommend this cycling pants as a starting point for cycling enthusiasts.

These "MEN"S" cycling shorts are ABSOLUTLY the MOST comfortable I have EVER found...AND I AM A WOMAN!!! I am 5' 7", and 137lbs., and I found the "men's" medium was PERFECT for me. These are DEFINATELY the VERY BEST for protecting my FEMALE groin area! I have tried EVERYTHING over MANY years, from new bike seats, to bike seat padding, to other "WOMANS" cycling shorts, but NOTHING had made ANY difference, until I stumbled onto these cycling shorts. I read the PAGES of positive reviews on eBay, especially from MANY women. and thought REALLY? No cycling shorts would EVER be THAT comfortable! BOY, WAS I EVER WRONG!!! They're GENEROUS, without being TOO bulky padding, is not only LONGER, but WIDER as well. The leg band, and waist band are not overly tight at all. The quality is GREAT, the leg length is better than any woman's cycling shorts I have found YET! The PRICE was also AMAZINGLY inexpensive, at $24.99 Canadian. THESE ARE THE BEST!! What are you waiting for?

Edit: 2 years later I think they are just ok. I rarely wear these things. Good for 1hr rides but that's about the max. Still good for the money. I've read the reviews on pretty much all the cheap amazon cycling shorts and I decided to order these ones (mostly because the name 'sportneer' wasn't some ridiculous mandarin-to-english translation). It was a good choice. First impressions were very good. Packaging was actually quite premium. Materials feel really nice too, much better than I expected. I showed them to my mom and had her feel them and she was was also super surprised how nice they were. Brought out my Pearl Izumi Quest shorts to compare (2x the price) and my mom preferred the sportneers. The pad is actually quite nice too. The material is thinner on these than my Quest shorts, though still adequate "That's all well and good, but how do they fit?" I am 5'11" 170lbs 33" waist, and ordered the same size I wear in every other bottom - US Medium and they fit really well. Though tbh, after my first hr bike ride with them I noticed the leg cuffs were kinda tight. Not super tight, but noticeable vs my pearl izumi shorts. Still wouldn't change the size though. I still prefer my Pearl Izumi shorts purely for their better biking comfort, but these are only a slight downgrade. Great to have when my other ones might be in the wash. Remains to be seen how long these will last but I'm hopeful.

Sportneer cycling shorts are true to size with great quality at a good price. I have purchased these before and they are quite comfortable to ride in.