Aero Tech Men's Basic PADDED Cycling Shorts

I purchased these after reading reviews for the product. I have worn the shorts twice, on concurrent days for short rides less than 20 miles each. My butt was a bit sore after the first ride but seemed better the next day. However, my second ride was extremely uncomfortable. I have not tried out the next higher price shorts, yet, but I would not recommend these shorts for a $15 savings over the next higher priced product.

Aero Tech's Men's cycling shorts met and exceeded all of my expectations. They fit well, wear well and do the job. These shorts are padded correctly to ensure comfort when cycling. They are also very easy to maintain and launder. Beyond the quality of the product itself which is first rate, Aero Tech's policy on return makes it clear that they are in business to forward the biking interests of both the novice and pro. Also, I would note that their customer service staff are professional, reasonable and interested in making sure the customer is really fully satisfied. I would highly recommend the item I purchased as well as other items. In the end, you are getting real quality for your money from a company that knows what is most important - the customer.

These shorts I bought on sale at a great price but they are well worth full price. Well made. Great Fit. Comfortable pad.

I'm in search of bike shorts with a VERY thin chamois. These are listed as 6mm, with the only thinner shorts being their tri-shorts.
These were pretty OK for thinness. I would have liked thinner, but these seem thick to me for a thin chamois.
The chamois seems a little bit rough, so I'm hoping after a dozen or so washings things soften a bit.
All the materials seem to be of good quality (especially at $20!). The short material seems pretty good, and the leg gripper is sufficiently grippy. If too grippy for you, then just roll the grippy bit out, and you can sport the baby blue grip strip to your cycling mates.
Sizing based on the waist worked well for me.

Comfortable fit and the padding is great especially for long distance road cycling.

Shorts super comfortable and padding perfect for long distance road cycling.

Comfortable fit and the padding is great especially for long distance road cycling.

Shorts super comfortable and padding perfect for long distance road cycling.

And they are made in America. Love it.

Item fits well and is very comfortable, however, I wish the padding was removable for laundering. Being that I am not sure how the pads will hold up to my driers heat cycle (harden or distort shape) I have been machine washing and letting them air dry.

Item fits well and is very comfortable, however, I wish the padding was removable for laundering. Being that I am not sure how the pads will hold up to my driers heat cycle (harden or distort shape) I have been machine washing and letting them air dry.

These are ok. I think the padding could be better and the fit could be better. Could just be me. The leg openings around the bottom are not as tight as I think they should be.