Originally Posted by
rmac
I guess I'm missing something. Does any major brand still have "real" chamois? Where does one buy shorts with
"real" chamois?
Not that I know of.
Originally Posted by
rmac
If I remember correctly, didn't they become hard as a board after washing a few times without treating with a chamois cream?
Yep.
Originally Posted by
rmac
A lot of brands (probably most) use foam aka "gel" for padding without causing many people problems.
Foam and gel are not the same thing. Not even close.
I like the Pearl Izumi Ultrasensor shorts for touring they dry quickly, are fine even when damp and are comfy. I am not a fan of gel.