Women's Attack Shorts
Women's Attack Shorts
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Named "Best Overall Cycling Shorts" by Bicycling.com
The Women's Attack Shorts are designed for riders who want a premium fit and performance-driven features in a minimalist silhouette. These women's cycling shorts are built from lightweight, breathable fabric that delivers just the right amount of compression for road and gravel rides alike.
Inside, the ELITE Levitate™ chamois provides dual-density support that reduces friction and improves comfort mile after mile. Laser-cut leg openings with silicone-printed grippers keep the shorts securely in place without bunching or squeezing. With minimal seams and paneling, the result is a sleek, distraction-free fit that moves with you.
Pair with a women's road cycling jersey for a streamlined ride kit, or explore more women's bike shorts to match your training goals.
Specs & Features
- Soft polyester knit fabric with raw edge leg hem transfers moisture and provides mild coverage for brisk days
- Dual-density ELITE Levitate chamois minimizes skin abrasion and sit bone discomfort
- Stay in place silicone leg gripper
- Made with recycled content
- BioViz® powerful reflective elements that reach 100 meters for night visibility
- 8.5" inseam
Materials & Care
80% recycled polyester, 20% spandex
Machine wash cold with like colors, Gentle cycle, Do not bleach, Drip dry, Do not iron, Do not dry clean, Do not use fabric softener.
FAQs
The Women's Attack Shorts are women's road cycling shorts with a dual-density chamois and a sleek, minimal-seam fit, built for road and gravel rides.
- Are the Women's Attack Shorts good for long rides?
Yes. The dual-density ELITE Levitate™ chamois reduces friction and adds support mile after mile. Bicycling named them its Best Overall Cycling Shorts. - What chamois do they use?
The dual-density ELITE Levitate™ chamois. The Chamois Guide compares every tier. - Can I ride them on gravel?
Yes. They're built from lightweight, breathable fabric with just the right amount of compression for road and gravel alike. - How should they fit?
Snug and sleek. Laser-cut leg openings with silicone-printed grippers stay in place without bunching or squeezing, and minimal seams keep the fit distraction-free. See the Size & Fit Guide if you're between sizes. - How long is the inseam?
8.5 inches. The fabric is 80% recycled polyester and 20% spandex. - How do they compare to the Women's Quest Shorts and Women's PRO Shorts?
The Women's Quest Shorts are built around everyday comfort. The Women's PRO Shorts step up to our top-tier fabric and PRO Levitate™ chamois. For a bib option, see the Women's Attack Bib Shorts. - What should I wear with them?
Pair them with the Women's Attack Jersey for a streamlined road kit.
Product Comparison
Women's Attack Shorts
Women's PRO Shorts
Women's PI/Red Shorts
Women's Expedition Shorts
Women's Quest Shorts
ELITE Levitate Chamois
PRO Levitate Chamois
ELITE Levitate 3D Chamois
ELITE Levitate 3D Chamois
SELECT Levitate Chamois
Up to 4 hours
Over 5 hours
Up to 4 hours
Up to 4 hours
Up to 2 hours
8.5"
8.5"
8.5"
8.5"
8.5"
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Two drop-in cargo pockets; one lumbar pocket
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Women's Attack Shorts
Women's PRO Shorts
Women's PI/Red Shorts
Women's Expedition Shorts
Women's Quest Shorts
ELITE Levitate Chamois
PRO Levitate Chamois
ELITE Levitate 3D Chamois
ELITE Levitate 3D Chamois
SELECT Levitate Chamois
Up to 4 hours
Over 5 hours
Up to 4 hours
Up to 4 hours
Up to 2 hours
8.5"
8.5"
8.5"
8.5"
8.5"
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Two drop-in cargo pockets; one lumbar pocket
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Overall rating: 3.6883116 / 5 from 77 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Women's Attack Shorts are designed for premium fit and performance, featuring lightweight, breathable fabric and a minimalist silhouette. However, customer opinions on fit and fabric quality are mixed, with some praising the design and others criticizing the material.
Summary topics
- Fit (21%): Customers have mixed opinions about the fit, with some finding it terrible and others praising it.
- Fabric Quality (13%): In general, customers found the fabric to be flimsy and slippery, and doesn't breathe!
Review topics: ["feel","color","fit","shorts","padding","size","material","chamois","fabric","weight","medium","waistband","legs","band","quality","pair","weather","walking","cycling","opening","rides"].
Review highlights
- "The light weight fabric is great for warm weather riding and the padding was fine." —
- "I love these shorts---they're a comfortable fit, light-weight, and incredibly well made!" —
- "Great fabric and fit, it stays in place for the whole ride." —
Reviews
Chamois is Cat's Meow
"Thanks for making things right and exchanging the small size for a medium. I was skeptical in that the pad felt large and cumbersome when I tried them on, but they are unbelievably comfortable on the bike! In fact, I'm going to order a second pair."
Nice shorts
"These shorts stay put, and are so soft! Not too thick- I wore them on an 80 degree day. However, they would be fine in the fall. The waistband is comfortable and wide, but the elastic is not one-piece, rather a small band at the top of the thick. I am fit in my 60s and the band is still comfy on my tummy. I'm not crazy about that, but I still prefer these bike shorts over s0oo many others that I have tried. I really prefer this thicker pad to avoid chafing and pinching. I don't care what others may think, it is fine. I would buy these again, along with the different styles of Pearl Izumi capris I also have."
Fine fit for aero
"The chamois is thick, when brand new the seat height may need a micro-adjustment. These shorts work well for long aero rides. The green shows stains easily, even the anti chafing cream, but the color is nice."
Well Padded Shorts
"Shorts are well-made with quality fabric with excellent compression. The pad is too bulky for walking comfortably. They are suitable for long rides with limited walking."
Bought right size but uncomfortably small
"I have several other pairs of Attack shorts from several years ago that still fit me perfectly. I recently bought a couple new pairs of Attack shorts in the same size - which according to PI's size chart is still my correct size - and they are uncomfortably snug. I'm crammed into these shorts like a sausage! I wish I would have read the reviews before purchasing because unfortunately others had the same experience."
Love these shorts
"Good fit over tummy. Bulk in the seat is great for 20 mile."
Bad fit
"I read the measurements and chose medium but they are too small. Disappointed since they’re final sale."
Too small
"My other Pearl Izumi bike shorts are all mediums. This pair is too small, so I’m thinking they do not run true to size. I’ve reached out twice to see how to exchange and have not heard back. Unhappy with customer service. Will likely not order anything again, unless we can resolve this issue."
Comfortable & well-padded biking shorts
"I’m happy with my purchase - I would have preferred black but I got the gray ones because they were on sale. The padding is excellent, good quality material that is comfortable even in the Florida heat, and the size is perfect."
Women’s Attack Shorts
"These are the most comfortable bike shorts I’ve ever had."
