I have been using the Crash Pads pants and Bohn Adventure Jacket and LOVE them. It's not IF I'll crash, it's WHEN! So, my hips are so grateful. For summer I use the shorts and in winter I use the full length pants. I no longer have those big bruises on my hips. They may look a bit odd, but be a trendsetter for us common sense gals who like to ride technical and still look great.