Just like pedal bikers who won't ride without their special padded underwear, once you experience a padded base layer like these shorts you'll likely never want to ride without them again.  For long rides these increase your comfort and protection dramatically.

• Multi-panel technical fabric using flatlock stitching is highly breathable and provides a great fit
• Thermoformed lightweight EVA foam padding in critical areas
• Its Adaptive Impact System (AIS) whose high-performance ecosystem of structural designs and energy mitigating materials — including RHEON, a leading-edge viscoelastic material — is fine-tuned to greatly improve impact management.
• Rheon Technology Hip protection CE tested and certified to EN1621-1 Level 1
• Silicon printed elastic leg cuffs
• Chamois pad for increased riding comfort
• Pre-shaped to give a better ergonomic fit and function
• Extra wide and comfortable waist band