Women's Sugar Shorts
Women's Sugar Shorts
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The new Women's Sugar Shorts take everything riders loved about the original and make it better. Constructed from an ultra-soft, supportive recycled knit, it delivers a barely-there feel with just the right amount of stretch. A refined fit improves stability and comfort in the saddle, while the high-rise waistband provides a secure, flattering hold that moves naturally with your body.
Specs & Features
- Butter-smooth recycled knit fabric provides soft, supportive comfort for all-day rides
- Updated fit enhances stability and freedom of movement in the saddle
- SELECT 20 Levitate chamois reduces friction and improves sit-bone comfort
- Dual side drop-in pockets keep small essentials secure and accessible
- High-rise waistband offers support without constriction
- Screen-printed silicone leg grippers ensure a stay-put fit
- BioViz® reflective elements provide 100-meter visibility in low light
- Made with recycled materials for reduced environmental impact
- 6” inseam
FAQs
The Women's Sugar Shorts are women's padded cycling shorts in an ultra-soft recycled knit, with a high-rise waistband and a supportive chamois.
- What chamois do the Women's Sugar Shorts use?
The SELECT Levitate™ 3D chamois, which cushions and reduces friction over everyday ride lengths. The Chamois Guide compares every tier. - How long is the inseam?
6 inches. For a shorter cut, there are the Women's Sugar 5" Cycling Shorts; for more coverage, the Women's Sugar 21" Cycling Crop Tights. - Will the waistband dig in?
No. The high-rise waistband gives a secure hold that moves naturally with your body instead of cutting in. - What changed from the original Sugar Shorts?
A refined fit that improves stability and comfort in the saddle, in an ultra-soft, supportive recycled knit with a barely-there feel. - Do I wear underwear under cycling shorts?
No. The chamois is designed to sit directly against your skin. Underwear adds seams and traps moisture, which is what causes chafing. - How do they compare to the Women's Quest Shorts and Women's Attack Shorts?
The Women's Quest Shorts are a classic everyday padded short. The Women's Attack Shorts step up to the dual-density ELITE Levitate™ chamois for regular training.
Overall rating: 4.45 / 5 from 20 reviews.
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I am a man and
"I am a man and love the Women's Sugar Shorts. A perfect fit and the perfect length. Well padded and provide support other cycling shorts never have. I am small for a man and women's cycling apparel fits me well."
Wrong in every way possible
"These are great, I guess, if you’re riding your bike around the neighborhood with your small children, but anything more and they’re terrible. They compress terribly in the inner thighs which is very uncomfortable and unflattering. They also ride up (don’t stay put) with the elastic on the thighs. I would never recommend these. I am 5’3” and 110 lbs."
true to description
"These shorts for well and the padding was perfect for both road and gravel cycling."
Fit great!
"These are my first pair of biking shorts and I’m so happy. They fit great, tight enough to not slide or fall down, but not too tight. I was worried about the shorter length rolling up, but these stay in place! Very comfortable and I would say true to size. I’m 5’7” and about 125 lbs for reference."
Horrible customer service
"I ordered two pairs of the women's Sugar shorts at the same time. I received one pair and I do like them. The other pair has not arrived, no one has provided any updates in over 2 weeks and customer service is slow and not helpful. I have called, emailed multiple times and gotten no information. I find this unacceptable and will never order from Pearl izumi directly again. Of course, I paid for them, but no information on if I will ever receive them!"
Get back to work Pearl Izumi
"Fit was as expected. The legs stayed put and did not ride up. The chamois was comfortable without being too bulky. My only complaint was the waistband. For the price point I would have expected a wider waistband rather than an elastic band that was approximately 1/2 inch wide. If the inexpensive Amazon brands can get the waistband right, a company like Pearl Izumi should not fall short."
Love the color!
"Shorts are really nice and have a good amount of padding."
Color exactly on point with
"Color exactly on point with photo. The fit is terrific all the way around, very high quality construction and materials. I will get many miles of comfortable riding in these."
Great shorts!
"Great fit through the body and legs. The shorter cut is perfect for someone 5’2”. Leg elastics are not too tight. Need to buy more of these shorts in different colours."
great short
"love the hire waist"
