De Soto Femme 400 Mile Bike Short - WB3-2020

Just as expected!

Great shorts for road, mountain or triathlon. Recommend sizing up.

I am a mountain biker and have been struggling with saddle soreness after a long ride. I really like these bike shorts from De Soto - they have solved this issue for me. The generous padding in these shorts make them really comfortable for riding and I'm able to ride for longer.These shorts feel great against the body, aside from the luxurious padding, the shorts themselves are excellent quality. They have great finishing and the seams have been sewn with care. These have great features like a wide elasticated waistband and functional drawstring so you can get a customized fit. The leg cuffs sit very comfortably and they don't ride up. They also have pockets!I am so happy to see that these are made in the USA, I go out of my way to support companies who choose to manufacture domestically.Something important to note is that De Soto sizing does not correlate with standard dress sizing. I am glad I paid extra attention to the size chart before placing my order. For reference, I am 5'5" tall 110 lbs with a straight body shape and short torso with long limbs. I am a size 0 or XS in street clothing. According to my measurements, I fall within the size "Small" range for De Soto. I ordered the small and it fits great!The only gripe I have about these shorts is that I wish they were higher rise. I wear high-rise jeans and workout leggings so, by contrast, these felt very low for me.

I ride my trainer indoors about 200 miles/week and sit on my saddle 1-3 hours most days. After wearing them several back to back days, I really love these shorts! My husband has purchased DeSoto in the past so I was familiar with the brand, but I have been riding in a few pairs of Pearl Izumi shorts. These feel substantially nicer than Pearl Izumi. The bands around my waist and thighs are so light and non restricting that I barely notice them, and the pad is comfortable without being bulky (Pearl Izumi pads feel super bulky in comparison). I am 5’7” and 127 pounds or so, and the Small fits me well. They do run a tiny bit smaller than Pearl Izumi and my Wattie Ink tri shorts (that I wear an XS in). I am considering buying another pair already!

I have done several long (60+) mile road rides in these shorts, and I love them! The chamois is seamless, and I had absolutely no issue with chafing or discomfort. I also like the length--they come down just below mid-thigh for me. The waistband is comfortable and not constrictive at all. There is a drawstring in the waistband so you can adjust it for a tighter fit. These shorts do not ride up either, which is awesome. There is even a side pocket for gels! The material is durable, and I feel like these shorts will hold up well in the long run. I am 5' 4'' 130 lbs, and size medium fits perfectly.