Women's V-Waist Cycling Shorts

This is my second Baleaf cycling shorts purchase. This particular pair seemed to be advertised as a slightly upgraded variation (with a thicker chamois & side pockets) versus the Baleaf pair I already own. I immediately used the new shorts for a 45-mile ride on a very hot/humid day, and found them to be very comparable to my high-end name-brand shorts that are similar, without the higher price tag. The material on the Baleaf shorts is slightly thinner and maybe just a bit less compressive than my name-brand shorts, but I have not found that to be an issue. The waistband is comfortable and does not sag, and the chamois feels a little more comfortable for longer distances than the chamois on my name-brand shorts. I'm not sure if that's due to the contouring or the nature of the padding itself. I often find myself using Baleaf shorts for my longer rides due to the comfort of the chamois. And the legs on these shorts do not ride up. While my name-brand shorts also have leg grips, I still have to do a leg adjustment at least once or twice during particularly hot/sweaty rides. So far, I haven't had to fiddle with these at all. They stay put during the entire ride. I also love the pockets on the side for extra storage, and they'll easily hold some additional nutrition or other essentials.I needed an extra pair of shorts in my rotation since I usually ride 4 times per week and I'm very happy I decided to purchase this new pair from Baleaf. I'm 5'1" tall, weigh around 90 pounds, and have a 27" waist and a 32" hip. The XS is a good fit for me. I wash all of my workout clothing with a detergent specifically formulated for exercise gear and I hang my cycling shorts/jerseys to dry. I have found my other Baleaf gear to be durable if cared for properly.

Obsessed. I just started mountain biking and wanted something comfortable without dropping $$ on a big-name brand right away—these delivered. The padding is super cushioned without feeling bulky, and the fit is surprisingly flattering for bike shorts.They stay in place during long rides and don’t ride up or bunch. The material is breathable and dries quickly (key when you’re sweating on the trail). I’ve worn them on a few rocky routes and my tailbone thanked me.If you’re new to cycling or just want a great value pair, these totally hold their own. Will definitely be grabbing a second pair.

In regular shorts I’m between a L and XL depending on the style. I sized up to an XL on these figuring they’d run a little tighter than regular shorts. These fit me perfectly - not too big or too small. I’m 5’5” and 185 for reference. I love the length on these - they are long enough to not ride up but short enough to let my legs breathe during a ride. They are also short enough that I can throw on a wrap skirt over them if we are stopping somewhere mid-ride where I’d rather not have my shorts exposed. The pockets on the side are nice and deep as well as stretchy. They easily store my phone, a towel, and anything else I need to put there. The silicone on the leg bands keep the legs from rolling up. The waist is a little lower than what I’m used to in a bike short (even other Baleaf bike shorts), but it hasn’t rolled down on me. The padding is very nice and although I’ve not washed this pair repeatedly, I’ve had luck with my other Baleaf bike shorts not decompressing after many uses. The way the padding sits in the front does give a “camel toe” look, so if you’re concerned about this you can easily throw a different pair of light shorts over these or wear a wrap skirt as I mentioned above.

Those fit perfect and are super comfortable! I highly recommend them, and I love the pocket for a phone as well. Great value for the price !

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This is an honest review of the Baleaf padded bike shorts for women.Pros: Shorts are comfortable and padding works as described. Basic black also goes well with most cycling jerseys.Opportunities: These shorts had some loose threads that we had to trim up so seem quality could possibly be improved. Sizing appears a little larger than other women’s cycling shorts which typically run smaller.Overall: We would still recommend trying these shorts as comfort and function works well. Just know they may run a little big and their could be a few loose threads.