Review of Pearl Izumi Men's Launch Kicker Short

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Soon after I purchased these biking shorts, they became my favorite shorts of all! The inner liner was exemplary for padding my bicycle seat. When I wasn't riding my bicycle, I just left off the inner liner and wore them casually all over the place. Loved the color, the material, and the slim fit. I'm tall and slender and these seemed like they were made for me! I didn't get them dirty so I only had to wash them a couple of times (on Gentle, and laid them flat to dry). Now for the bad news... The area above each side pocket began to pill. After another three weeks an expanse of the top front was pilling like mad! I haven't worn synthetics very much but this seemed excessive to me. I wasn't wearing them every day, -maybe three days a week. I had not seen this before. With great reluctance, I sent them back to Amazon for a refund. Of a hundred things I've bought from Amazon, this is the only item I've returned. I just couldn't see spending over a hundred dollars for shorts that were only going to last one season before they looked utterly thread-bare.

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Great cycling shorts. The best thing about these shorts is that you can use them casually as well. They don't look like athletic wear. Lighter than shorts, Dressier than nylon athletic shorts. They work for nicer active times.

I own a 2011 and a 2012 model. The 2011 model is cut with a shorter inseam and two snaps, and are a bit better fit. The 2012 and 13 are advertised to have a 13" inseam, which is right below the knee cap. I prefer the on/above the knee cap fit (11 or 12" inseam). I have a 33 or 34" waist and the Mediums fit great. The liner is fantastic, comparable Pearl Izumi's highend stuff. I have 3 liners for two short, which is a great mix. Pockets are useful.

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These are pretty nice, but the snap on the waist is very weak, even though this type of snap is usually strong. The product has Velcro to back up the snap, but the Velcro in mine was sewn off-center and the two sides barely overlapped. Needs better quality control.

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The flexibility of this item is key for urban biking. Good quality padded liner that attaches to the shorts. (Helps hold them up W/O belt)

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i had tried these on at the pearl store and they fit so perfect with the little bit of stretch to them. just could not pull the trigger on $130 for them. they have everything my old shorts did not that i wanted. Belt Loops, adjustable waist.

all and all these are great shorts get them.