I think these are both good choices in shorts. Shorts v. peddle pushers is a personal call I would be inclined to get shorts and leg warmers to try to extend things a bit for not too much more $.

That said, I'm currently nursing the saddle sores from you know where...They kept me off the bike almost a week trying "home remedies" and I finally went to the doc who ordered me off the bike another week with scrips for them I got them with a pair of terry shorts - mind were hand me downs from a friend and actually have a seam in the pad. Combine that with leaving them on too long, and I got a huge problem

I just picked up a pair of the shebeest shorts at REI marked way down - just happened to see them. I haven't had a chance to try them yet, though They're the first "nice" (read not the performance least expensive option available) shorts I've bought for myself, so I'm excited about trying them. I'll report back, oh, about Friday of next week (when I will get to go on a ride finally, assuming all heals well...and you can bet it will be a slow ride...)

Good luck to you, and may you avoid the problem I'm currently experiencing...