Nah, the women's insert is the same as men's. At least for the most expensive pad--I'm blanking on the name. The only difference is roomier in the hips (sizing seems off by 1 size overall), slightly shorter inseam, and higher rise on shorts (they come up as high as the bibs).
So, my own question: if women's medium (weight and height on the chart is similar to men's small) is too big for me, should I try a men's small or XS or just go down to women's small (same height issue as men's XS)?? I'm 5'7", can wear 26-28" waist, 130-135#. I dig the long inseam, so that's not a problem. Thanks!