“I find Polaris true to size and originally ordered a size 14. I had to return these because the padding was very stiff and seemed too small for the garment and created a very strange shape. I exchanged for the 16 and these are better and I've kept them because they match the jacket. However the pad still creates a really weird shape at the top of my legs in a way no other cycling tights do - I'll have to be careful what position I stand in. It really feels too stiff (I'll see if they're comfortable once I've worn them) and have a kind of fold that means it extends into the top of the leg - stiff pad, stretchy lycra = odd bits bulging out.
VeloVixen Says: sorry to hear you've had a few problems with the padding. In truth, we haven't heard this before, but that's not to say that the issue doesn't exist in your case. We do often find that pads do soften up over time, but it's important to be realistic about the shapes - a good chamois pad will always leave a bit of a bulge. Thanks again for the order.”
