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[KnottedYet]

I don't know who anyone is anymore...

but I know I like my Ibex Balance Runner shorts. (not as much as my Ibex Roaster Boxers, but close) (review to come soon)

I'm also bummed that I won't get to go say "Howdy!" to my favorite Ibex rep at the Seattle Bike Expo.

[Dianyla]

but I know I like my Ibex Balance Runner shorts. (not as much as my Ibex Roaster Boxers, but close) (review to come soon)

I'll be curious to hear your compare/contrast of the Balance vs. Roaster shorts. I've got a pair of roasters arriving soon to my mailbox, yay!

[KnottedYet]

Well, so far all I've done is wear the Runners to work. Didn't run or ride in them, and don't feel I can write a complete review until I've done that.

The Runners are thinner, and a bit scratchy, and creep a little. (but I also have ummm "meaty" thighs which cause fit problems occasionally) For whatever reason, the Runner's rise seemed longer and the legs shorter than I expected.

Compression-wise, the Runners are about like a pair of UnderArmour.

Roaster Boxers are still the absolute best women's boxer briefs I've ever worn. I would give up all my other women's boxer briefs if I could replace them with Roasters. I've run in them, walked in them, biked in them, kayaked in them, slept in them, worn them alone, worn them under Long Janes AND pants, and they are just the best things for my bod that I've found. They are the paragon, the gold standard, the creme de la creme.

Well, I tell a lie. I'd keep my UnderArmour for swimming and tri.

(and as far as women's briefs, my epitome there is Patagonia's "Active brief" in the French cut. Darned expensive, but oh-so good. But I haven't tried the new Ibex briefs yet.)