Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is the first pair of bike shorts I have ever purchased. I have been hesitant to buy bike shorts as I thought they would make me feel uncomfortable and awkward. However the pain in my nether regions after even a short bike ride prompted me to finally take the plunge. I decided on this particular brand , purely based on other reviews. I am approximately 5'10 and 170 pounds, most of my unwanted weight is in my gut area. I ordered an xlarge , based on size chart and others input. They fit great, I probably could have gotten away with a large , as they do stretch out a little bit, but I prefer a looser fit over too snug. The padding does take some getting used to, but that's to be expected. The most importantl take away is that the padding and shorts have made a noticeable difference, during and after my bike rides. I went on a 15 mile ride yesterday and I had no discomfort anywhere, which is wonderful as now I feel confident that I can ride farther and not worry about any pain in those areas. Also, the product arrived in very nice packaging. My only small complaint, which I believe others had, is that the band around the legs can be a little too tight. That can be easily remedied though, so not a deal breaker for me. I would definitely not hesitate to buy another pair of shorts or similar products from this company.