CastelliMen's Endurance 3 Short(Return to Product Page)

I like the compressive fit to help support one's muscles.

I wear a medium in every other brand of shorts and based on comments I ordered a large. I have a 32" waist. These fit like a sausage skin. I would not have minded that so much except for the front of the waistband. They make this out of some very soft material that rolls up to a tight string like substance as soon as you bend over and it digs into your stomach.

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.

This is the first time I've used Castelli shorts, and I am quite impressed with the padding and compression. I don't ride far -25 to 30 miles at best- but I live in the northern California foothills and produce a lot of sweat from all the climbing. The material that Castelli uses certainly does wick the moisture away nicely. It's nice to get off the bike at the end of a ride and still feel comfortable, even refreshed!

I will say, as several have already noted, that I had to return the size medium shorts I ordered for size large even though I was meticulous about following the sizing guide. I will also add that Bike Tires Direct makes it painless to return a product. Simple instructions for printing the return label, and, if you need to talk to a real person, they're courteous and reassuring.

BTD is a great online resource selling excellent products.

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

These shorts are great for longer rides. For rides longer than 3 hours, these are my go to shorts. Premium in all ways. Value is 4 stars because they are expensive

Great shorts

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.

Have worn these shorts several times on long rides and they are very comfortable. No problems with chafing or discomfort in the crotch or anywhere else.

I'm 6 feet tall and have a 30" waist, weigh 55-60 lbs. Ordered medium but they were too tight. Returned for large and they're just right. Bike Tires Direct return was easy peasy.

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.

I love the Castelli shorts, always order one size up to XL, but this time I felt poured into them. Am leery about ordering yet another size up, might shop at local store to try them on. Im a loyal BTD customer - it's not their fault, but don't like the thought of multiple exchanges and hassle time.

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.

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).

I love my new shorts. Great support in the material and wonderful padding!

I measured myself as instructed and got a medium. Like many reviewers, I initially thought the shorts were too tight. I called BTD and described the fit and was told that it was correct, but that if dissatisfied after a few rides I could return the shorts for store credit. BTD was correct, the fit is perfect, and the shorts are a step up from the $50 shorts I was using before. On 50+ mile rides I really feel the difference.

I have a 34 waist. I ordered large. It is very tight

Great Shorts and Great price

Excellent size, great pad, wear well.

The shorts fit perfectly and we're very comfortable.

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.