20 Best Womens Padded Cycling Tights (2023 Updated)

I have these in the bib style and I love them ! In this tight version however, the rear rise is much much too short. Bending forward feels very awkward while the front is quite high, maybe even too high, the rear is much to low.

I expect the back to higher than the front, and remain that way bending forward. I’m only 6’2-1/2″ and of average proportions. Compared to the bibs, I’d estimate 2-2. 5 inches too short rearward. The bibs have a nice curved anatomical cut to them, these are not like that.

Now these may be “intended” for mutli sport uses, that doesn’t change the fact that the cut has an awkward front-to-rear differential even standing let alone moving forward. Please know I offer this in the hope of improving them as it would be all too easy to simply declare “hey they stink” as if that’ll improve them.

While many reviewers say they are very happy with them, but if you’ve never known proper anatomical clothing before and don’t know anything else, well then then yes these can seem great. Especially in tall sizes, tall people are desperate for clothes that are long enough and in that desperation sometimes you overlook or are not even aware of an overall functional fit that’s not very good.

Thank you Aerotech !.

I chose these tights because they seemed to meet my needs for a reasonable price. I am very impressed with the quality. I have ridden in wind chills in the upper 20’s, and they do keep me fairly comfortable for the short distances I ride in those temperatures.

My longest ride in these tights has only been about 20 miles, but I am pleased with them, overall. They run a bit on small side. I typically wear a medium, and the mediums fit fine, but there is not much extra material.

The chamois also seems a bit on the small side. I can’t complain for the price and for the rides I will likely do in them.

The Aero Tech TALL Men’s Classic Stretch Fleece PADDED Cycling Tights came to my front door exactly as advertised. Much to my great surprise, they fit perfectly. Although I take a 34-35 inseam, the 36 inseam on these pants provided full length protection.

The little extra length is good. Zippered at the bottoms is nice too. Only complaint, the pants didn’t have that gizmo that locks the waist drawstring in place. otherwise the pants are really good value, very well made, and the fit perfectly.

I really like them.

Very disappointed. I already have an old pair of cycle shorts by the same brand and they fit fine. I lost some weight and needed a new pair. Unfortunately large came up really small and XL also is quite tight.

I’m not a big guy 34” waist. I recommend you get one size up from your normal size.

I ordered 2 large pairs of Muddyfox Padded Men’s Cycling Shorts. The shorts are good, well made and comfortable. I ordered 2 large pairs and received 1 x large and 1 x medium. I was able to pass the medium pair on to the wife so no real problem.

Don’t have protection in the butt so we can ride confortly in the seat. I wouldn’t say this shorts are for cycling but more for running since they don’t have that part in the back of the shorts.

I was looking for bottoms that would make cycling long distances even more enjoyable, and found them! Wicks sweat like no other bottoms, pad is adequate to good, and no chafe wearing these! High Quality stitching.

Color exactly as expected. 3xl fit tight but not straining the stitching. (I am in size 24 approaching 22 women’s pant size). Very Thin silky material- do not expect thickness of standard legging. Thank you for making my size aero tech! Cycling is my greatest joy and you’ve made it significantly better!.

Very comfortable – I hadn’t realised that they were designed for short rides but have proved fine for up to4 hours. They repel showers and when dry (quick) Road dirt brushes off. ”. Ankle zips are not missed.

Just right for chilly days (7 degrees) Great value would readily buy again.

Great design, not as bulky as I thought they’d be. Recently started commuting around 10miles a day after a long layoff and the shorts have eliminated almost all of the discomfort of riding long distances.

First off decent in terms of fit and finish. Fit is true to size (I’m 145 lbs, waist 30/31 and wearing size small. ) Good PI quality. Thermal without being too warm (between 6 and 9C). Breathes well but will feel some wind go through when it’s really whipping.

Pad is mid thickness and comfort, better than basic blue PI ones. The failing comes with them being tights rather than bibs. As a result the compression isn’t consistent and there is unnecessary movement and shifting.

Baselayers come untucked and you are left with a gap. Also chamois shifts leaving a bit of extra space and the front for things to move out of place. Was ok after 70km but I’d rethink anything longer given likely chafe issues.

Probably not new issues in terms of strapless tights but arguably more of an issue for something that is designed for cold weather were you want consistent coverage and need to rely on your gear. So might work for some but if you are on the fence vs thermal bibs go with bibs.

Coverage and stability will likely be much better.

I picked these up to replace the 16 year old PI tights that are getting a little ragged and was disappointed to see that the quality and features of my old pair are gone. My old pair was made in the USA, had ankle zippers, a small pocket and a drawstring at the waist.

I’m mostly bummed to see the loss of the drawstring as saggy britches can be incredibly annoying. Kind of a bummer to see so many corners cut on a piece at this price level. There really aren’t any features to rave about, the material is fleece lined and stretches well.

Luckily they stay up ok but it would still be nice to have a way to cinch the waist if needed. On the positive side the tights are fairly warm and comfortable. I’ve worn them on rides that dipped into the 20’s and was comfortable but any colder and I’d be reaching for the AmFibs.

These are great lightweight options for 32-50° rides where you don’t want a lot of bulk.

I love older versions of Pearl Izumi pursuit shorts and 3/4 knickers are more comfortable than today’s newer version! The older versions from 2010 to 2019 very excellent. Today Pearl Izumi is not making quality anymore! I couldn’t find in Canada and USA too mostly are sold out 18 months ago.

I found one from UK is rare quality Pearl Izumi. From 2000 to 2019 Pearl Izumi is five out of five stars. Today’s new one is zero out of five stars. I highly recommend older versions to 2019. It arrived on time on May 3rd.

I highly recommended anyone order Sports Direct!.

Only just got around to using them and I find them a bit loose or slightly baggy in some areas where as they should be skin tight even to the point that the padding moves around during cycling causing slight discomfort, When it comes to a couple of these cycling websites the size guides puts me in between large and x large the websites suggest I go a size up luckily I didn’t all my previous Castelli cycle shorts I brought were large and fit perfectly these a bit big even though it is suggested I go a size up it’s left me a bit confused as I don’t want to go medium as there usually too small so is the size guide wrong or is it just these specific tights that are bigger than the usual I don’t know but as for now they will do for shorter cold and wet rides.

Very warm with comfortable fleece lining. Goretex does an effective of blocking wind while still allowing the bibs to breath

Great for the cyclists out there but not for the commuter that I am

I bought these at a bike shop in the Indianapolis / Greenwood area. I really like the fit, especially around the ankle & top of my foot. They formed a nice seal around my foot that fit well into my winter cycling shoes.

I wore them on a 20 mile ride around 35 F with light drizzle that sometimes looked like rain and sometimes looked like super fine snow. When I got home, my legs and padded cycling liner I wore under these tights were still dry.

I would have given these a 5 star rating but one of the elastic straps tore off when removing the tights after my very first time wearing them. I will keep wearing them as the elastic strap at the bottom of the tight won’t affect the performance of the tights while wearing them but it was really disappointing having it tear lose on a $140 pair of tights after just 1 ride.

I am 6 feet tall, all in my legs, male, and with a 32-inch waist. Size Large tights usually fit well if the waist is elasticized. These tights were tight in the waist and short. They seemed well made, giving them the benefit of the doubt, because I have returned them without using.

Extra Large weren’t an available option.

I’ve had these pants awhile and got a pair for my wife. She was wearing 4-5 layers of pants before the Specialized Women’s Element Tights 2019, but for 3 weeks now the Elements are all she wears. Truly remarkable pants.

We may go for the Element jackets next.

Great quality! Very comfortable soft fabric. Chamois is comfortable and thinner than most of my cycling apparel. Good length and doesn’t bind at my knees like other capris I have. Generous fit. Very pleased overall!.

I now own three pair. The amount of padding and the size of the chamois is perfect. On cold days I just wear tall wool cycling socks to cover my ankles and I’m good to go.

Tights seem soft and durable. Per researching the size chart, I was in the small category (about 5’4/132lbs/waist 27). I ordered a few pairs since the price is great but should have ordered a medium.

The smalls are snug.

How have I not discovered these already? The best value I’ve been able to find in cycling bottoms. They’re comfortable and well made. Better than brand-name tights that cost twice as much. Best of all, they run true to size and are cut with hips in mind.

In other words a “large” is really a large. It’s not like buying certain well known cycling apparel brands and discovering that even a “large” is a tight fit on someone who normally wears a medium (I’m looking at YOU, brand whose initials are P.

I. ). I knew these tights were special the first time I tried them on in the fitting room and didn’t hate the sight of myself in the mirror!.

I tried these because I found them in the REI Garage Sale at 50% off with a small blemish. I’m so happy with the fit, comfort and quality that I will buy another at full price. The chamois is comfortable and like all chamois softens up a bit after a couple washes.

Another positive about the chamois, it is black rather than a light color. I didn’t think I would use the pockets, but found they fit my phone and it stayed securing in place on a two hour mountain bike ride.

This is a great buy compared to similar products.

I’m pretty disappointed with these tights. First let’s talk about fit: these tights are quite generous in the hips and pelvic area, but leave much to be desired for length. I’m about 5’8″ and they don’t even come down to my ankles – especially when pedaling.

Next, the chamois: it’s fine. Lastly, these aren’t thermal or insulated in any way. They’re good for 47-67 degree days, but they wouldn’t keep me warm if it was actually cold. I probably wouldn’t recommend these pants based on the fit and description.

Great pants, fit and workmanship very good. Delivery without complaint Always visible where the delivery is

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Perfect short. Very feminine cut. High quality fabric. Adjusts loosely. And the length is perfect neither long nor short.

It looks great for the price, I haven’t tried it yet, the lycra and strong seams look tough. For the price it is an excellent purchase, and it is beautiful; Check the size correctly, I bought an M and it fit me very well, but in other brands I am L.

I plan to use it with an over short for gravel or mountain.

Bought this product in XL. It was too small but the legs were extremely long so I returned it and ordered the XXL. The product arrived and fitted better. Not sure how this works but the legs were much shorter and suited me just fine.

It also had ankle zips which the XL didn’t and had a vertical red stripe on the rear rather than a red flash on the leg of the XL. I was assured that it was the same product but I’m not convinced as the wording on the packaging was slightly different.

Never mind, the XXL is better for me fit-wise so I’m OK with the product. Haven’t ridden in them yet so can’t form a complete opinion.

I bought these on-line. They were 50% off, so I decided to take a chance. They’re reasonably warm, good for 40-60 degree temps (spring and fall in northern CA). They have lots of reflective elements around the calves good for night riding.

I bought a size small and they fit great; I’m 5’3″ and weigh 116#.

I’m a 68 year old cyclist and have complained about chaffing for years. Also, never had a good fit with other bibs. The first time I slid into these bibs I knew these were the ones. The chamois pad was so generous I immediately fell in love with these.

No comparison to other bibs. No more shifting my weight around and squirming on the saddle. I wear these in Florida up to 70 degrees because they are so comfortable. Great in the cold also. I have around five pairs of bibs none compare to the comfort these provide! I will be ordering the summer ones soon.

Another cyclist had told me the fit on these I would love. Steve you were right!!.

These thermal bib tights are perfect for chilly weather rides. The fleece liner is super cozy and does an excellent job insulating my lower half. As with all the other Specialized clothing I’ve bought, the construction is excellent and has held up to multiple washings without any indication of wear.

Can’t say enough good things about these!.

Good fit and good quality. Straps are plenty long and stretchy, so should accommodate wide range of rider heights. Legs are long enough, too, and have wide silicone grippers — so they won’t ride up toward the knees.

Warm and very comfortable! Great design! Excellent because of high front side!

Very nice and comfortable, it is warm for winter

Unbeatable quality Warm and comfortable

Very good leggings for riding in winter. Loved how it feels so comfortable and true to the size. Strongly recommend it.

Excellent value for money, lovely and warm. Perfect fit

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Da in der Winterhose das gleiche Polster verbaut ist, kann hier (für mich) überhaupt nix schiefgehen 🙂 Die Hose ist innen, wie fast alle Winterhosen, angeraut. Größentechnisch musste ich eine Nummer größer wählen.

Erstens fällt sie etwas kleiner aus. Zweitens schon wegen meiner Körpergröße von 180cm und drittens weil es erfahrungsgemäß mehr wärmt, wenn es nicht so spack sitzt. Sehr erfreulich finde ich, dass die Polsterung im Schritt vorne etwas höher ist.

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Went up a size like most recommend. I’m 5’9″, 170, 32-33″ waist and went with a large and the fit is pretty perfect. They definitely start a little tight and stretch a little as you ride. The zippers at the bottom are nice.

The chamois is second to none, I only buy Castelli with the Progetto chamois, amazing comfort without any bunching or diaper feel. My only knock on these is that they weren’t as warm as I hoped, but once you get going and build up body heat you kind of forget about it.

That’s also probably because I usually layer tights on top of bib shorts, rather than wear a one piece approach like these. 4 stars because I wish they were a little warmer, otherwise perfect.

this is definitely another great product from Castelli. I have put off buying bib tights for years, but old age/dodgy knees forced me into it with the view of maintaining some winter riding. The inside is fleecy/flocked and very warm – the usual fantastic fit from Castelli.

I am not a “classic” cyclist shape so I tend to go up a size from normal clothes on bike gear but that is definitely the case with these. They come with quite long legs (that i don’t have!) so found that I have to pull them up a bit around the waist and down from the legs to avoid bunching around the knees.

Perhaps I need to get some stirrups sown in or something. A great product and will defo keep you warm.

This is Castelli stuff up to its usual excellent standard and fit, which for me is perfect and the pad is comfortable. I try other brands and they’re all fine, but I always prefer Castelli just have that extra better fit, which might just be my shape! The main difference I’ve noticed with these, over ones I’ve ordered in the past, are the shoulder straps are fairly wide and flat, compared to ones with wide seams on each side.

The new ones feel better in the sense that they distribute the force over a wider area and don’t so obviously feel like there are two thin strips at the edge that press into you. The downside, however, is that I feel they rub a little more, as you’re moving.

This isn’t a big problem and neither thing has been an issue for me, but it’s certainly a difference. I use them for road cycling in the spring/autumn for rides between about 1-2½ hours, in the temperature range of about 6-11ºC (below that tights; above that shorts) and they work well for me there, with the ankles giving a little ventilation.

I haven’t tried them in the wet as I don’t like getting my bike mucky!.

I have a number of Assos shorts and tights. Some older ones are size XL, as that was the suggested size for my height 188cm. Recently they changed the size recommendation to being L or even M in some cases.

So my newer shorts are L and a good fit. I’m 78kg, 99cm hips, 85cm waist, 89cm inseam. But these were hard to get over my feet and then I only managed to get them up to my hips when I gave up. I think it may be to do with the fabric, which is less stretchy that the other cheaper Assos winter tights.

It feels and sounds more like a hardshell nylon when you rub the materieal against itself. Which probably means it’s more windproof and resistant to wear and catching, but less comfortable and noisier.

These tights will be ideal for fans of the S9 series shorts. There’s plenty of room for your manhood, insulation is perfect for all but the very coldest days, and you won’t overheat when riding at higher intensities.

The hems are raw cut, which adds comfort, I am slightly concerned about the durability of this but they are backed with a 2 year warranty. The sizing is true to size- you will be fine with whatever size you wear in assos shorts- leg length was just right for typical builds.

I bought large at 182cm height 80kg muscular build. Although I ride gravel and mountain bikes, due to cost these will only be used on road- I’m sure they would be just as good for other disciplines but too easily damaged by thorns etc- I wear less expensive tights for off road riding.

Been using these tights for the previous month during the worst of the British winter, including rain and temperatures below freezing in the Peak District. I’m very pleased with them on the whole, in particular how warm they are without ever feeling sweaty.

The wind resistant panels on the front are a welcome addition, and in my view justifies paying the extra for this “Ultraz” version. The water resistance is good, better than most, but obviously won’t hold up against a sustained downfall.

The fit is more relaxed than other Assos bibs I’ve used, particularly around the crotch area. That’s not necessarily a criticism, just something to consider. Are these tights expensive? Yes. Are they worth it? Absolutely.

In summary: if you’ve used Assos bibs before you’ll know that you get what you pay for. This product is no exception. If you’re looking for reliable bib tights that will keep you comfortable through all of winter, I’d strongly recommend these.

These tights look nice and the chamois is thick. The sizing is different than the small knickers. I don’t like the tiny holes around the waist band, this feature seems to weaken the waist band. I love the Sportful knickers but these are just ok.

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