Anyone have experience with this model of Pearl Izumi shorts?



• Microsensor® fabric for unsurpassed moisture-transfer and soft, comfortable feel
• Patent-pending 3D Pro Chamois™ for the ultimate in pad construction and comfort
• Unique ergonomic panel design
• Low-profile flatlocked seams stretch evenly to provide exceptional next-to-skin comfort
• Spandex leg gripper cuffs prevent legs from riding up

Bought a pair yesterday. For the money, I was expecting them to be as comfy as my Assos F1, but they weren't. The chamois/padding felt thinner in the crotch and thicker in the seat, which made me feel like I was tipping forward more onto the bars, and my crotch had more pressure.

Does the "low profile" refer to having thinner padding? Does "Pro" refer to the fact that Pro cyclists are less picky about comfort? If so, then these shorts are indeed for pros, not people like me.

(In fairness, other aspects of the short are highly comfortable.)