Ordered a pair of men's shorts but the label has women cut on it. the only difference that i notice is the pad is a little further south(does not cover the penis as much as other's i have) Is there any other difference than that. Should i send these back? They are pro shorts.
2006-09-03 01:06:24 · 11 answers · asked by cuz 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Not too much. The women's chamois is a bit short up front but wider towards the middle (men = narrow pelvis, women = wide pelvis).
As for as other measures: Women's shorts generally have a narrower waist/hip ratio (per a given waist, women have thicker hips and quads than men). Generally, women's shorts will have a more generously cut leg diameter; few companies actually make true anamtomically specific shorts; they may just relabel them gender appropriately. However, some companies modify their stitching system for women's shorts by eliminating the lower leg elastic, hence, no 'sausage effect' (De Soto 'feminin' stitching). For some MEN, this is not a bad option, especially if you have bigger quads and use 6-7.5 inseam; if your shorts are 9-10 inseam, this point is moot.
If the shorts fit comfortably (waist, hips, chamois), no worries. If you're a bike newbie, look at biking websites such as Cycling Forums or Bikejournal...lots of info. Happy biking!!!
(And for the others--the 'pad' in the biking shorts is there to absorb excess pelvic sweat, while also cushion the sit bones while you bike--you try sitting on a shoe horn for 60 miles and tell me you won't hurt...or feel wet 'down there.')
2006-09-06 13:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by cycle roadie 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they fit, why don't you wear them? As you pointed out, there are subtle differences in the cut of the fabric between men's and women's clothes. Men's shorts might have more room in the thigh, and a smaller waist, and a different size, shape, and placement of the crotch. Cycling shorts are supposed to fit really snug, so I don't think anyone will be able to tell, unless they have a pink stripe down the middle or a butterfly sewn in.
2006-09-03 01:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by surfinthedesert 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not about your penis. It's about your pelvis. Men and Women are build differently that all. And yes I would return it after all you are a guy. Trust me the guy will notice you have girl shorts on.
2006-09-03 02:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by CARLOS S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When Ive got my Lycra shorts on i always put a banana down the back
2006-09-03 01:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them back. Why do you need padded shorts? That's oh so gay.
2006-09-03 01:10:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If they made a mistake they should willingly take back the shorts for free.
2006-09-03 01:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Send them back...You'll find yourself crying alot and making irrational decisions otherwise.
2006-09-03 01:08:26 · answer #7 · answered by Yessssirrr 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
who knows
2006-09-08 17:04:35 · answer #8 · answered by singerfreak123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One type is better to get out of....the other is better to get in to!
2006-09-03 01:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by Bear Naked 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you're straight. Return them.
If you're gay. Keep it.
2006-09-10 09:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by seby_itm 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋