The Men"s Pro Cycling Short is a padded bicycle short with an eight-panel anatomical design. There are no seams between the legs, so the smooth inner leg reduces opportunity for abrasion and saddle sores. Bike Shorts add comfort on longer bike rides because the compression the spandex against your muscles supports your hard work on the bike. Cross Grain Cutting maximizes stretch performance of spandex fabric. Eight panel construction is designed with curves for cycling position Smooth inner leg reduces opportunity for abrasion and saddle sores. Fabric is four way, 7 1/2 oz, nylon/lycra, tricot knit - THE BEST! You want Comfort on the bicycle. The men"s cycling short has an eight panel anatomical design with a padded crotch for comfort on the bicycle. Waist is a soft elastic that is coverstitched and tacked for durability. leg grippers are smooth and comfortable with high quality five thread surged edges. Bike Shorts are very comfortable and properly sized for men who ride their bicycle seriously and do not want to be bothered by shorts that ride up. These shorts will not ride up. Crotch padding is multiple layers with padding in the places it is needed - Perfecto. Pad"s surface is a smooth, coolmax microfiber, that is laminated to foam and tricot, it is antibacterial and stays dry and inhibits the growth of bacteria.