Staying comfortable on the saddle is what you expect out of high-end cycling short like the Women's Strata Endurance Short, and that's what you're going to get. The combining of a top-of-the-line chamois, fabrics with added compression and moisture-wicking properties, and a no non-sense leg gripper makes for a short that passes the test, and then raises the bar.

The fabric you'll find on the Descente shorts is the Aero-X fabric that uses "push/pull properties that help keep you cool on a hot day. The outer layer of the fabric "pulls" moisture to the surface, away from your body, and the inner layer "pushes" moisture outward in the same direction. This basically means when you're sweating on a hot day the fabric will push and pull the sweat away from your skin and move it to the outside of the shorts, then allowing it to evaporate into the atmosphere.

The comfort found in the Women's Strata Endurance Short starts with their Infinity Chamois. The Infinity Chamois has four features that separate it from sub-top tier chamois: 1)The high-density foam inserts used in the pad mean that you won't "bottom-out" the pad, smashing it completely and getting no cushion from it. 2)The chamois is perforated for breathability, keeping your undercarriage cool. 3)The chamois' surface is made with a super-soft foam that actually stretches with your every move to insure proper placement of the pad on the saddle. 4)The cushion of the pad comes from 14 mm of open-cell foam at the places where you're going to experience the most pressure, and less than that where you don't.

Features to mention:
• Descente's women's specific Infinity Chamois
• Aero-X moisture management fabric
• Descente Wave side panels for added compression
• Descente logo-ed hem gripper
• Radio/mp3 player pocket
• 8" inseam