Originally Posted by
el forestero
Given the above, is it worth dropping two, three or four times as much moolah for high-end shorts by Pearl Izumi, Shimano...
I have 3-4 pairs of Pearl Izumi Elite bib shorts in rotation (maybe $110 each), and one pair with over 500 rides and still going strong (cold wash, line dry, always). I wouldn't (and don't) buy anything else. If you want "high end" and want to spend 10x -12x more than your $30 shorts, look at Assos.com