CastelliMen's Endurance 2 Short(Return to Product Page)

This was my first Castelli product so sizing was a worry. For shorts, I wear a medium in Pearl Izumi and a small in Assos. Castelli's size chart had me at a small but I followed the common advice to size up and got a medium. When I first put them on, I thought I had made a mistake (and should've gotten a large) but then realized that these Castelli's just have more compression to them. I decided to give them a chance and I don't regret it. The construction is top notched, the leg grippers are tenacious, and the chamois is excellent.

Big rides only get these britches. Most comfortable and fit just right.

I ride 15-20k meters per day on a Concept2 BikeErg. I bought some everyday bike shorts at REI, but quickly began looking for something more serious to save my butt bone. I looked all over retail for Castelli (a less well known padded bike short a cycling fanatic friend of mine recommended). Just couldn't find them, or couldn't find them in my size at any of the high end bike stores here in Fort Worth. Quick internet search and they popped up on BikeTiresDirect. Comparable to store price, availability of sizes and quick delivery, super happy. I came back and bought another pair so I'm not doing wash every day!!! A short like this is a MUST HAVE if you are riding a lot. Amazing quality in the padding and all the seams, a real professional piece of equipment. Advice I would give is go UP a size when you order. I'm a 36 waist and find the XL manageable, but tight. For second pair ordered XXL. Perfect. If I get another pair it will be XXL. I'd put these up against the top of the line Pearl Izumi comparable product.

Could not find PI Elite so tried these shorts. I really like the lightness and breathability of the material. Excellent shorts.

I'm 6-0, 160, 32.5 waist. Ordered these in M size and they were simply too tight for comfort. I have other Castelli shorts (club kit) that I like so this isn't about the quality. I ordered some Assos shorts at the same time and decided to stick with them.

This is my second pair of Castelli's Endurance 2 Short so I clearly like them. Not cheap but they are well padded, durable and very well made---you get what you pay for. Important to wash after a long ride to help prevent saddle sores. I'm 71 inches and weigh 150 pounds and the mediums are a tight but ok fit.

I used these shorts on a long climb and several short rides thus far. The pudding is more than sufficient. the waist seems a bit tight at first, but it not a discomfort. the shorts fit well. i have both hand washed and machine washed. on both occasions I let them air dry, they dried overnight no problem - good for multi day riding. these are my first good brandexpensive shorts and I like them very much. Very comfortable overall. I like the cuffs, adhere well to the thighs but soft.

High quality cycling shorts with a comfortable chamois.

I choice in bike shorts is a long inseam and supportive material. Although I was initially not fond of the mesh-lice frabric in the legs, it is holding up well after 50 plus rides and washing. I am careful not to dry in the dryer. I am happy with these shorts and other than the lighter material on the sides I would highly recommend.

Great price on splendid castelli product. Fine compression and snug fit .

These are great with the lower gripper and a comfortable chamois- but they do run small so make sure you go up one size.

Ride 280 miles per week and no saddle sores...comfortable and cool

I own both the shorts and bibs in the Endurance line and really like the fit and compression. The best thing about the Castelli Endurance line is they are perfect for hot temperatures as they breathe well. I ride and race in TX summers sometimes over 100 degrees.

Just remember to the sizing is very small. I usually take a large in shorts, waist 35 inches or so and Castelli brand I need 3 X large. I've learned the hard way.

Last a long time and pad perfectly placed and compression all in right spots, with proper fitting that is.

I rode my bike in the SoCal desert off and on for two weeks. They performed as well as I could hope.

Great pair of shorts. No complaints. Would definitely buy again