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Review by Jake Great shorts!by Jake Bay Area, CaBeen primarily using Castelli for all my bike apparel and the quality is usually very good. These are my second pair of Endurance shorts and they�re great- good cushion, comfortable. Just make sure you get the right size. Much better fit than other brands that don�t fit right with a lot of slack around the bottom.
Reviewed 8/17/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Jake was helpful/No, review by Jake was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Been primarily using Castelli for all my bike apparel and the quality is usually very good. These are my second pair of Endurance shorts and they�re great- good cushion, comfortable. Just make sure you get the right size. Much better fit than other brands that don�t fit right with a lot of slack around the bottom.
Review by AnonymousBest cycling shorts that I have ever owned in 35 years.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastTucson, AZ1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I have been wearing Pearl Izumi Pro shorts for many years. Recently the prices keep getting higher and the pads are too bulky where they don't need to be. The CASTELLI MEN'S ENDURANCE 3 SHORT has plenty of padding in the sit bone area. But there is a relief channel, down the center and to the front of the short, that prevents the numbness that I was getting on road rides with the Pearl Izumi shorts. The Castelli shorts are also more compression and do not "creep down" your leg. This keeps the chamois in close contact and eliminates friction.
Reviewed 1/28/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have been wearing Pearl Izumi Pro shorts for many years. Recently the prices keep getting higher and the pads are too bulky where they don't need to be. The CASTELLI MEN'S ENDURANCE 3 SHORT has plenty of padding in the sit bone area. But there is a relief channel, down the center and to the front of the short, that prevents the numbness that I was getting on road rides with the Pearl Izumi shorts. The Castelli shorts are also more compression and do not "creep down" your leg. This keeps the chamois in close contact and eliminates friction.
Review by Miles S. ProudSo close to being greatby Miles S. ProudOregon1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The good: I love the outer fit and fabric (they do run a little small). The chamois is just the right thickness for comfort and performance. Now the bad: the fabric that covers the chamois is excessive, more than any shorts I've ever owned in many years of riding, to the point that I wonder if I got defective shorts. The excess fabric tends to bunch up, sometimes right near my ischial tuberosities, which is about the worst thing for long-distance comfort and performance. Overall disappointing for this price.
Reviewed 1/5/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Miles S. Proud was helpful/No, review by Miles S. Proud was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The good: I love the outer fit and fabric (they do run a little small). The chamois is just the right thickness for comfort and performance. Now the bad: the fabric that covers the chamois is excessive, more than any shorts I've ever owned in many years of riding, to the point that I wonder if I got defective shorts. The excess fabric tends to bunch up, sometimes right near my ischial tuberosities, which is about the worst thing for long-distance comfort and performance. Overall disappointing for this price.
Review by DonConsider buying a larger size than usual if you're not familiar with Castelli.by DonCycling EnthusiastMedford, OR6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.I wear a size medium in multiple other quality name brands (Assos, Pearl Izumi), but this shorts size medium was too tight. The chamois is excellent. The fabric seems a little less stretchy than others.
Reviewed 6/18/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Don was helpful/No, review by Don was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I wear a size medium in multiple other quality name brands (Assos, Pearl Izumi), but this shorts size medium was too tight. The chamois is excellent. The fabric seems a little less stretchy than others.
Review by Steve LWorth the price!by Steve LRichland, Wa5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Love these cycling shorts! Loaded with all the best of Castelli's comfort and compression technology. The only concern I have is they seem a bit high waisted compared to earlier comparable Castelli shorts of equal quality. I wash them in cold water and medium spin after each ride and they seem to last well over 300 long rides. Comfort worth the price!
Reviewed 5/17/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Steve L was helpful/No, review by Steve L was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Love these cycling shorts! Loaded with all the best of Castelli's comfort and compression technology. The only concern I have is they seem a bit high waisted compared to earlier comparable Castelli shorts of equal quality. I wash them in cold water and medium spin after each ride and they seem to last well over 300 long rides. Comfort worth the price!
Review by KapDisappointedby KapCycling EnthusiastPacific Northwest.3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.These are well made, but the hoped for comfort level is just not there. Size up two.
Reviewed 11/1/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Kap was helpful/No, review by Kap was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These are well made, but the hoped for comfort level is just not there. Size up two.
Review by AnonymousGreat fit. Comfortable for full day rides.by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Used for long rides. Padding is exceptional!
Reviewed 10/27/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Used for long rides. Padding is exceptional!
Review by AnonymousGreat shorts but watch the sizingby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastMiddle TennesseeI have two pair of these shorts that I use for longer rides of 50+ miles. They are well constructed and the pad is more substantial than others I have tried. I bought the first pair over a year ago, tried some other shorts in between, and bought the second pair a couple of months ago. Even with a year's difference in use, I can't really tell the two apart. That's how well they have been holding up.
As far as sizing goes, the advice has been to go up one size from what you normally use and that's what worked for me. I normally wear a medium in other brands and Castelli's size chart shows me at medium. I ordered large and it was just what I needed.
Reviewed 7/21/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have two pair of these shorts that I use for longer rides of 50+ miles. They are well constructed and the pad is more substantial than others I have tried. I bought the first pair over a year ago, tried some other shorts in between, and bought the second pair a couple of months ago. Even with a year's difference in use, I can't really tell the two apart. That's how well they have been holding up.
As far as sizing goes, the advice has been to go up one size from what you normally use and that's what worked for me. I normally wear a medium in other brands and Castelli's size chart shows me at medium. I ordered large and it was just what I needed.
Review by SteveGreat shorts, problematic sizingby SteveNew Englandp2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Ordered these nice shorts in large, same nominal size as my previous Castellis.
Pair I received was labeled Large, but they were tiny
on me.
(I�m 150 lbs, 5�11�, 34 waist) and they also had that annoying (to me) low cut waist now popular.
Had to return (which, btw was zero problem).
I�ve had sizing problem b4 w/ other Castelli products.
I�ll go two sizes larger, see if that works, as I really like these shorts
Reviewed 5/23/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Steve was helpful/No, review by Steve was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Ordered these nice shorts in large, same nominal size as my previous Castellis.
Pair I received was labeled Large, but they were tiny
on me.
(I�m 150 lbs, 5�11�, 34 waist) and they also had that annoying (to me) low cut waist now popular.
Had to return (which, btw was zero problem).
I�ve had sizing problem b4 w/ other Castelli products.
I�ll go two sizes larger, see if that works, as I really like these shorts
Review by AnonymousAwesome shorts!by AnonymousI love my new shorts. Great support in the material and wonderful padding!
Reviewed 6/22/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I love my new shorts. Great support in the material and wonderful padding!
Review by Joe robinsonSizing is wrongby Joe robinsonfloridaI have a 34 waist. I ordered large. It is very tight
Reviewed 4/6/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Joe robinson was helpful/No, review by Joe robinson was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have a 34 waist. I ordered large. It is very tight
Review by PVBikerVery nice shorts that run smallby PVBikerCycling EnthusiastPhoenix AZThese are great shorts with an excellent chamois and tight legs with great let grippers at the bottom. They seem even smaller than other Castelli shorts, though, so order one size larger. I normally wear large shorts and other Castelli large shorts fit, but I needed an XL in these.
Reviewed 6/29/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by PVBiker was helpful/No, review by PVBiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These are great shorts with an excellent chamois and tight legs with great let grippers at the bottom. They seem even smaller than other Castelli shorts, though, so order one size larger. I normally wear large shorts and other Castelli large shorts fit, but I needed an XL in these.
Review by AnonymousThick!by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSan Diego2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.By far the most padding I've ever had in a short. I would never wear these on a regular ride, but I do have a big ride coming up so I'm giving these a try. For long rides it sounds like the common wisdom is to have two different shorts, these are about as different from my Pearl Izumi's as I can imagine.
Reviewed 1/17/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
By far the most padding I've ever had in a short. I would never wear these on a regular ride, but I do have a big ride coming up so I'm giving these a try. For long rides it sounds like the common wisdom is to have two different shorts, these are about as different from my Pearl Izumi's as I can imagine.
Review by BikePacker Beware Euro Sizing by BikePacker Cycling EnthusiastLancaster, PA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.These shorts run way too small. Unfortunate because otherwise it would be a fine product. Ordered the XXL for my 36" waist, could barely get them on. Might consider the 3XL if they become available.
Reviewed 10/17/2021WesternBikeworks.com CommentsAt 6’ 1†and a 36 waist, I wear a 3XL in Castelli bibs, Recommend sizing up at LEAST one size, if not two.Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by BikePacker was helpful/No, review by BikePacker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These shorts run way too small. Unfortunate because otherwise it would be a fine product. Ordered the XXL for my 36" waist, could barely get them on. Might consider the 3XL if they become available.
Review by sc0ttQuality made product but a fit issue for me. by sc0ttCycling EnthusiastFairfax, VA3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Very well made, but the only issue was the cuff was too loose for me and this is because I have thin knee joints. Why did I give it 5 stars? Because the quality is very good (and nothing ticks me off when reviewers trash a product b/c of a fit issue, as if everyone is made the same).
Reviewed 8/21/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by sc0tt was helpful/No, review by sc0tt was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Very well made, but the only issue was the cuff was too loose for me and this is because I have thin knee joints. Why did I give it 5 stars? Because the quality is very good (and nothing ticks me off when reviewers trash a product b/c of a fit issue, as if everyone is made the same).
Review by AnonymousGreat Shorts by Anonymousscottsdale Great Shorts and Great price
Reviewed 7/19/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great Shorts and Great price
Review by AnonymousFavorite shortsby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastCentral Coast CA0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Excellent size, great pad, wear well.
Reviewed 1/20/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Excellent size, great pad, wear well.
Review by AnonymousGood fit and are very comfortable by AnonymousConneticut1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.The shorts fit perfectly and we're very comfortable.
Reviewed 1/13/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The shorts fit perfectly and we're very comfortable.