oh they are certainly snug enough. Bunching probably wasn't the right word. Padding tends to get squashed and then it's just useless and putting pressure in places it shouldn't. With the brooks there's really no need for padded shorts anyway, it's always fit me even when it was hard as a rock. . . still comfy. I have only pair of padded shorts for this reason, I've always ridden in boxers and gym shorts, even the 100 mile runs and been fine as long as I have the brooks under me. The compression pants were extremely comfy on the saddle.