“I’ve recently been suffering down below when practising cycling for an Olympic triathlon . Somehow your web page came up on facebook. I bought these pants and some Hoo Ha Ride Glide cream. No pain for my triathlon, which was fantastic and came in time too! Excellent service!”
“I've just had a test bike ride in my new knickers to get an idea how they will feel during our cycling holiday. And I can certainly look forward to doing 30 to 40 miles a day wearing these. They feel comfortable but don't feel so hot and close as padded shorts would in today's temperature of 21 C. So I'm going to get another pair straight away to take with me.
Just one query. I was thinking they could be washed in 30 degrees on a short wash of 15 mins. Does anybody have any other ideas? I think some washing instructions along with the pants would have been a good idea.
VeloVixen Says: thanks for the great review. You make a good point about the washing instructions - they're pretty robust, but you're right that a gentle 30c wash will extend their life and we should make this clearer. x”
“I admit to being sceptical when I bought a pair of these padded pants. It seemed a lot of money to pay for, well, a pair of pants. Now I've worn them a few times I admit I'm a recruit to the fan club. They are very comfortable, well cut, not at all bulky, and, most importantly, protect those tender parts from chafing. I spin two or three times a week, cycle most days around town and am booked on a cycle tour of Slovenia in September. I may have to splash out on a second pair of these padded pants. They are a great product. Thank you Velo Vixen.”
“This is the second pair of padded knickers I have bought, they are brilliant. Fit well, comfortable, wash well and mean that I can wear running shorts or tights on top and don't need a whole host of cycling specific trousers. Highly recommended. Sizing is as expected, which is a real bonus, so no sending back.”
“I have been using these a few times now for my 10miles commute and I can say they are really comfortable. I am normally a size 8 but got recommended to use the M size and they fit perfectly. I think they actually look great on for a pair of padded pants. Well worth the money. Thanks Velovixen
VeloVixen Says: thanks for the review, Valerie! Delighted you like them. We'd just add for the sake of other potential buyers that we've had very few returns where wearers have gone by the size guide: ie. XS = UK size 8, S = 10, M = 12, L = 14, XL = 16. xx”
“Was looking for a pair of padded pants for those days when I'm not in lycra all day but teaching bikeabilty so on and off the bike for a few hours. The day I brought them I had a 11 mile ride planned. So decided to give them a try as I was going shopping straight after and didn't want to be in thick shorts all day. The fit was perfect I'm a size 14 (35" waist) and the large size was great. They were nice and close fitting and didn't ride up with wear! Love the polka dot ones.. Now best save for the black star pattern.”
“I took my two pairs of cycling knickers on a cycling holiday to Spain ( in the mountains of Ronda). For the first two rides I wore my cycling shorts (two well known brands) as I was unsure how the knickers would be on long hilly rides. I should not have worried as I wore them for the next two days doing 2800 feet climbing over 18 miles and 2500 feet over 23 miles and could not fault them. They fit perfectly they don’t cause rucking up around the chamois like my shorts do and they feel really feminine especially when going for lunch as no Big bottom feeling!! They kept me dry and I felt fresh all day. They also dry very quickly unlike shorts. I will be buying a couple more pairs when I return home ready for my next cycling trip to Vietnam.”
