Pearls are beautiful, delicate-looking “gemstones” formed from concentric layers of calcium carbonate deposited by mollusks. Like their namesake, the Castelli Women's Perla Shorts appear cozy and soft, but are built for all-day performance. Softlex RS fabric has a cottony hand, but stretches and wicks like cycling shorts should. The seamless waist and leg bands caress your skin, and the Kiss3 Donna chamois provides lasting comfort. These cycling shorts are not iridescent or made in an oyster, but that’s probably for the best.

• Softlex RS fabric
• Double layer fabric in white version
• Seamless waist and leg bands
• Reflective tabs on back of each leg
• Kiss3 Donna chamois