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Louis Garneau Women's Optimum 2 Shorts

About This Item

The Louis Garneau® Women’s Optimum 2 Shorts are designed to keep you comfortable and dry when you're breaking a sweat. Made with Power Mesh, these shorts have a flattering HugFit waist and use moisture management, making them perfect for any ride.

FIT & DESIGN:

  • Designed for moisture management
  • Flattering HugFit waist
  • Powerband at thighs
  • Pocket System: 1 pocket at back
  • Incomparable stretch ability and comfort

    • SPECS:

  • Reflective trim and logos
  • Inseam: 7”/18 cm.
  • Brand : Louis Garneau
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : 1050024
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • Fabric : Quantum 2, Signature Mat, & Power Mesh
  • Web ID: 19ZQOWWPTMM2SHRTSBTT

REVIEWS

4.5
84%
Recommended

20 Reviews

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Comfy And Breathable

This is my first pair of padded bike shorts, and they felt super weird when I first tried them on. However, now I've worn them several times for multi hour rides, and they are a great quality of life improvement. Comfy and breathable. I wish they dried a tad faster but if I turn them inside out, they usually dry overnight.

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Good, Not Great

I’m getting more serious about cycling, so I wanted to buy a pair of good quality shorts. I bought these shorts and immediately tested them out on my bike trainer for an hour long ride. They felt pretty good so I decided to keep them. Only after I cut off the tags did I notice the front thigh seam had a loose thread that was totally unraveling (before they were even washed). I thought I could stitch up the loose thread eventually. Used the shorts again for a velodrome track day and noticed a bit of fraying on the inner thigh seams where they make contact with my bike seat. The chamois was also not very comfortable for the track ride where I was riding for about 2 hours total. Ultimately these didn't work for me and I’m disappointed I spent decent money for a poor quality item. However, the fit was great and I thought it was flattering for my build. No sausage legs or riding up. Form over function, I guess.

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Comfy But Gel May Be Better

Wore them for 35 mile bike trip but was sore after. Maybe gel padding would have been better?

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Very Comfy

My wife got this pair for the new exercise bike that we bought for our house.

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Great Fitting Riding Shorts

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These riding shorts are true to size, fit great and are comfortable on long rides. Out-of-the-bag the chamois looked stiff and potentially uncomfortable but relaxed after washing. I am very pleased and plan to order a second pair.

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These Help A Lot

Bought an air bike that I loved until I discovered it was not possible to use and still walk naturally. So then I bought a silicon gel bike seat. Still in pain, so my Dr. recommended bike shorts and these were the answer. On the bike every day and no problem at all since.

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Comfy Ride!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shorts are mucho comfy for long rides. They sit higher on my waist than other brands but don't bind. The legs stay put too so I don't have to keep adjusting. All around good bang for the buck.

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No Pain Rear End

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My wife always use to wear my bike shorts while biking and they were too big. If she went without, it would not be as comfortable. I finally bought these for her to give her some more comfort and better fit. She uses them on the bike and trainer.

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Works Great!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this primarily to cycle on our Peloton. I did order a size up from my normal size, as recommended by other reviewers. It was actually a little big, but still worked. Definitely comfortable and I like the longer length of the legs. And it isn't see-through when you bend over!

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Comfortable For Long Rides!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well-made and super comfortable. I’ve worn them on longer rides and they don’t ride up and the chamois works to minimize discomfort. For the price, this short is fantastic.

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Love These Shorts!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I now own 2 pairs of these shorts, a blue medium I bought a year ago and a black small. The smalls fit perfectly (usually size 27 in jeans, small in spandex, medium for normal pants) but the mediums are great, too, for days when you need a little extra space. The chamois is light but provides enough cushion and they are much less “diapery” visually than many bike shorts. Would absolutely recommend!

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Nice Material, Small

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The shorts are a nice material, well constructed, run a little small but stretchy. The pad could be thicker. Leg grips comfortable, stay in place.

Okay...

The fit of these bike shorts is great, but not the most comfortable padding for riding stationary bike - hope they feel better on my mountain bike.

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Great Shorts - Sizing Is Not Right

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfy for indoor Peloton cycling rides. But the fit is odd - normally a L but needed to order a 2XL for the fit. Padding is great, no chafing.

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Great Beginner Shorts

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first pair of actual cycling shorts. I'd only ridden in tri shorts before, but I've been increasing my mileage and needed some more padding. They've done the job. Much thicker chamois compared to my tri shorts, the legs don't ride up and the top doesn't fold over. I've had zero problems. I'm 5'7" and 135 lbs with a 39" hip measurement, and the Mediums fit great.

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