I have LG Optimum bibs. They're a fair price, the padding is fairly thick and very comfortable. Hard to see in the pictures but the side panel is mesh. I've been stationed at Ft Benning, GA so I know how bad the humidity gets. It's just as bad here and these shorts breathe really well. In my experience the LG gear is really durable, it takes a long time to wear their bibs out. I don't buy any cycling clothing except for LG now. I think they may make a version of these in shorts if you don't want bibs.

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/l...NjQ2F0MTAwMjE2