PEARL iZUMi

Sugar 5 Short - Women's

Need constant adjusting

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

M

Height:

5' 4"

Weight:

118

These ride up my thighs and need constant pulling down or else I look like I'm wearing padded underwear. Perhaps there isn't enough meat on my chicken legs to keep them in place. Would return if I could.

I was skeptical at first!

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

M

Height:

5' 7"

Weight:

127

Like others I was looking for a shorter cycling short as I'm in the South/Climate Change is taking effect and it is HOT out. I read alot of reviews on this short and I sized up as recommended. I am so glad I did! I'm 5'7" 127 lbs, athletic build with lean legs and I typically wear a S in bottoms but I'm so glad I sized up to a M, they fit perfectly. As for the padding when I felt how thin it was I was very skeptical. Lately I've been having some right side sit bone pain when I ride (even on short 8-12mi rides) and I didn't experience that at all with these! Amazing! I also didn't experience them riding up my legs/waistband curling over. All around a great buy and if you're hesitant, I highly recommend!

Great shorts!

A cycling staple, I have many pairs of these shorts that I use for both indoor and outdoor cycling. Great quality. Good fit. I highly recommend anything made by Pearl Izumi!

Perfect short people shorts!

Perfect! Exactly what I wanted & fit great, especially for my build (5’5” with short, muscly legs)

Short cycling shorts that are comfortable

Love that I have shorts that don’t go all the way to my knees. I was looking for a pair of shorter, padded spandex and these deliver. I can easily wear these underneath another longer layer of spandex for colder weather. I sized up, per previous reviews (from small to medium) and enjoy the extra space—I was able to stash some snacks for a longer ride underneath the back waistband easily.

Run small

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Medium

Height:

5' 7"

Weight:

125

I really like these shorts but they do run small. I ordered a medium after reading other reviews. I would not want these a millimeter smaller. I have a pair of traditional Peral Izumi bike shorts in a small and the medium Sugar 5 Short is snugger than the small pair. My guess is a large would be too big, but the large was out of stock so not an option when I ordered. I like the shorter short as I don't end up with a weird tan line gap when I wear regular shorts.

Meh - I thought i would love them

Size Bought:

L

Height:

6' 1"

Weight:

163

I have an older model of these in black same size which i love. I got the same size again and hate the feel and fit of these ones in blue. I kept having to pull my shorts down the entire ride as they would ride up constantly. They felt tight and not right. it felt like I had on booty shorts - am i doing this wrong?! I wasnt impressed and miss the old model of sugar shorts :(

Great biking shorts

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I love the shorter length option for biking shorts as they look cute and are very functional! Excellent padding and no chaffing or riding up. I would air on the side of sizing up if you are between sizes.

Good length

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Small

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

126

I was really concerned when I ordered these right before a trip that they would be too small, but they fit well. I had an older pair of bike shorts from this brand in a size small and so that's what I went with, not sure if that was the right choice based on other reviews. It's always confusing to gauge the correct size if you're even a bit tall because size charts scale the weight up too, hence me leaving a review in the event it helps someone. (Just double-checked the size chart and if I just based my size off of that (waist/hips) I would have ordered the XS, so I guess measure yourself after a large meal, or go up one size.) I like the length of these ? long enough that your legs don't rub against the saddle, but short enough to be stylish, as stylish as padded shorts can be. Hah. And they stay in place. The little credit card mesh pockets on the sides could be redesigned. Maybe a bit deeper or some sort of snap/velcro at the top. Somehow I didn't end up losing any cards, but way too many times I looked down after riding for a bit and realized I forgot to put them away and they were about 50% out of the pocket. So, if you're easily distracted, just don't use the pockets.

Runs small

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

Small

Height:

5' 7"

Weight:

125

I should have listened to the other reviews because these definitely run small. I always wear a small for shorts and I have pretty thin legs so I didn't want the shorts to be loose. However they were much too tight and very uncomfortable, especially around the waist. Bummer cause they seem nice otherwise!