Best Cycling Shorts in the UK

Souke Sports Men's Cycling Shorts come sporting different designs, so you can choose the one that fits the shirt and runners. But, as much as we find these designs aesthetically pleasing, these shorts are all about the well-thought-out construction. The 4D high-density breathable sponge pad will hug the legs nice and tight yet not too tight, keeping away sweat, allergy, and bacteria. The waistband has been designed to reduce marks and ensure durable comfort but the issue is that, making the 'band too soft, they've also made the shorts prone to slipping and sliding.

That being said, with smooth sewing and the model's anatomic design, not to mention the anti-slip leg grippers, the shorts will normally remain secure. Better yet, padded with memory foam, these shorts will be equally distributing the pressure that the body feels pressed on the saddle.

Besides that, the standard side mesh panels will provide ventilation, wicking away moisture and sweat, whilst the reflective elements on both sides will make sure you're seen at night or in low-light conditions, minimising car accidents' chances.

In closing, provided you're serious about cycling, Souke Sports Men's Cycling Shorts are the shorts that you might want to look into.

Even the best bicycles with generously padded saddles start causing discomfort when you're riding them for hours. With XGC Women's Cycling Shorts, you'll be able to eliminate that discomfort.

First, the 4D high-density breathable memory sponge will provide ample cushioning, so you'll be experiencing less hip pain. The memory sponge will also be able to distribute the pressure equally so that the sit-bone is protected when pressed against the saddle. Aside from that, these shorts pack the same tech that separates premium bike shorts from middling products.

You have these reflective stripes that make you visible even at night, so even the most impatient drivers should be able to avoid any accidents. You also have the mesh panels on the sides that release sweat and make the shorts breathable even when it is scorching hot outside. To add more, made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex, the shorts are lightweight and, along with the mesh panels, avoid sticking to the skin and feeling stuffy.

The stitching is inconsistent, that's where the product somewhat drops the ball but, with high elasticity and anatomic design, picks that ball right back up. In other words, XGC Women's Cycling Shorts will let you spend hours glued to the saddle without even noticing any discomfort around the bum area.

Without unnecessary introductions, first, XGC Men's Cycling Shorts is something that most cyclists will be able to purchase since the shorts are available ranging from S to XXL. Sure, provided these shorts were passable at best, the wide size range is not something we'd even mention but passable does not even begin to cut it.

Passable bike shorts do not come equipped with reflective stripes to make sure you're visible during nighttime. Passable shorts are not adopting padding that's almost 2-centimetre thick, so you can press against the saddle as hard as you want without experiencing any discomfort in the groin and tailbone areas.

What the product has in common with these proverbial passable shorts is that the logo peels off pretty easily when you use any washing machine but that's about it. Apart from that, we've no complaints, including the silicone non-slip leg bands that prevent the shorts from moving whilst riding and side mesh panels that promote airflow and make sure the pants do not start sticking to the legs due to excess sweat.

Bottom line, XGC Men's Cycling Shorts ensure excellent performance and the most comfortable riding experience, Plus, the coloured sections add edge and character to the shorts.

Sportneer Women's Cycle Shorts cost twice less than the cycling shorts we've reviewed before these, which is quite impressive considering that the product does not lose to them that much. Yes, the tag inside can be seen through the shorts sometimes. Sure, the shorts are not fitted with reflective stripes, so we'd recommend wearing them with shirts that are equipped with those. But, setting aside these small flaws, these shorts are nothing to scoff at.

The 3D sponge cushions and support the upper thigh area, reducing strain and minimising discomfort there. What's more, the shorts are equipped with ventilation holes, so they won't be sticking to the thighs and releasing sweat to maintain breathability.

Aside from that, made from 90% polyester, these black shorts wick away moisture and are easy to slip in and out, even when you're sweaty from working out. They're so thin and lightweight that you can put them under the trousers without making that noticeable at all. Last but not least, with four-needle-six-line stitching and the shorts' elastic waistband, they're able to form-fit without stretching out.

To sum up, Sportneer Women's Cycle Shorts provide the ultimate riding comfort without forcing you to pay through the nose, suitable for casual cyclers on touring bikes, MTB enthusiasts, long-distance riders, and more.

Souke Sports Men's Bike Shorts are less expensive than the shorts from the same company that we've put atop the list because these ones come without mesh panels and reflective elements. Having said that, the shorts are fitted with many ventilation holes, so the mesh panels are not necessary, the holes are more than enough to keep the shorts breathable and prevent them from getting stuffy.

Besides that, these are the same shorts, with the same advantages, counting the 4D multi-density padding that minimises/cushions the pressure from the saddle and, due to its high-density construction, does not start slipping and deforming with time. Some might even find the padding excessive but, with these sponges, going overboard is always preferred to packing less than necessary, so we're fine with extra padding.

We're more than fine with the flat seams that make the shorts smooth and decrease friction. The same sentiment can be extended towards the anti-slip grippers that make sure the shorts do not move whilst riding.

In short, Souke Sports Men's Bike Shorts will prevent injuries that long-distance cycling is prone to cause and make sure you remain comfortable even when the bicycle is not that comfortable and the saddle is not even padded.