Got 2 pairs of these recently when they were on sale. Pretty much 2 bibs for the price of one 'name brand' pair. I found these very well made with good stitching and quality fabric. The pad is comfy and has no sharp edges or weird stitching. Just a nicely sized chamois that does the job. The legs on these are a bit short compared to other bib shorts I have. If you like a longer inseam on your shorts this will be an issue. I wear these to mountain bike with a pair of MTB shorts over so the shorter inseam is better for me. These shorts also have done well for all my weekday road rides of 30-40 miles with no problem. These are great bibs on sale. Not sure I would be as happy with them if I payed full price.
The fit and finish are quite good, this is a very well made garment. I'm a slim build, 183 centimeters, 70 kilos, size medium.
In comparing these recently purchased (2025) PRO bibs to the PRO bibs I purchased in late 2023, I feel this newer chamois under delivers in comfort. On rides exceeding 6 hours, my "butt-o-meter" says this triple-density Levitate chamois is good for ~130 kilometers. The older pad is still more comfortable at 160+ kilometers.
I can't say with any certainty but perhaps there's been a change in pad design/material???
Pearl Izumi, please revise your Pro chamois.
These shorts are comfortable and great value for bibs. Medium size is about right (5'9" 150 lbs.). Good leg length and grippers with light compression. Chamois doesn't bind or bunch and doesn't slip or stick. Straps are set wide enough for no nipple chafing. Cheap enough on discount to get a couple to be able to rotate for indoor training.
The shorts fabric is on the thinner side so probably better for summer and warmer shoulder season. The chamois pad thickness is about average and compression is fine for a couple hours. (For longer rides I'd go with a thicker chamois like Assos.) I recommend this for a first timer or when you need a low cost bib.
I bought 2 of the Endura Men's 6 panel shorts, then went back and ordered 2 more on sale. I bought them for trainer rides this winter, but I will be wearing these out in the wild (as opposed to just the garage) come spring. The pad is low profile and much better than other shorts that I've bought for the trainer. Comfort and fit are good. I bought a large and I'm 5'8 and (unfortunately) 185 lbs right now. They might be even better if I lose some weight. Regardless, excellent value and surprisingly happy with them.
