Castelli YPRO3 Donna Shorts

[Veronica]

Is the chamois comfortable and form-fitting, not overdone?

Is the fabric tough and thick and supportive, like Primal, or thin and see-through and delicate, like Trashy Cat?

Is the waist band comfortable?

How many panels are there?

They would be roughly twice the price of my current Primal favs, are they worth it??

The chamois seems to me to be thinner and better shaped. For example I find the PI chamois goes too far down the inside of my thigh. I don't have any Primal shorts, but my older Castellis are on their third season. I have one pair from this season and they are holding up fine. They are a six panel short. I don't notice the waist band.

Whether they are worth it or not... depends on your budget and how tender your butt is.

For a long day in the saddle (4+ hours) I choose either my newest Castellis or a pair of Sugoi RS Flex shorts. And lately I have not been using Chamois Butt'R either. Okay - so when I think about it - I don't wear any other kind of shorts.

I would say I prefer the Sugois, but this year they used a contrast color on the seams that I don't think is very attractive on my body. The Sugoi material does seem to be a liitle sturdier.


Happy shopping!

V.