For the first three years I commuted, I had never worn bike shorts. Finally one day I bought a pair to try out. Now I never ride without them! Sometimes if it's just a mile away I don't want to bother putting them on, but I feel so naked without them. My new commute is 2 miles. I wear them to work, change into work clothes, change back to ride home. I would change anyway because I don't want my work clothes to be sweaty.