Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

$Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Women\'s$

BLACK FRONT

Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Women's

$26.50

(4)

Item # 794385

REI Members get back an estimated $ 2.65 on this item as part of their annual member refund.

The REI Member Dividend

The REI dividend is a unique benefit of membership in the REI co-op. It's comprised of your member refund—typically 10% back on eligible purchases—and/or your REI Visa® card rebates.

Each March, active REI members and REI Visa cardholders who earned a rebate receive a refund in the form of an annual dividend notice.

Only active members receive annual dividend notices. To maintain your active status as an REI member, you need to make net merchandise or shipping purchases of at least $10 per year, unless you joined that year. Member numbers are issued in one name and only that person receives the member refund. Your number can be used by others in your family, but it cannot be transferred to someone else.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-426-4840 for more about your dividend or its redemption.

Learn more

This item may be available in your local REI store.

FREE U.S. STANDARD SHIPPING Through February 20. No minimum purchase! Learn more

More videos

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

Not a fan of wearing spandex in the saddle? Slip on these women's Novara Padded bike boxers under any pair of shorts for protection, comfort and modesty.

Made from 4-way stretch polyester/spandex mesh that feels dry and comfortable against the skin
Gender-specific, precurved chamois conforms to body contours; the channel-designed, low-bulk, open-cell foam provides comfort in the saddle
Ultrasoft, breathable chamois resists odors; soft terrycloth face is breathable and moisture wicking
Soft elastic waistband and turned self-fabric leg openings provide a comfortable fit
Flat-stitched side seams prevent chafing

Imported.

Item 794385

View all Novara products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Women's Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Women's

3.0

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Dries quickly (3)
Good padding (3)
Good size/fit (3)

Cons

Best Uses

- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  75%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  75%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too long

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 4 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-4

Jun

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Padding is thin and badly-fitted

By Kat the Geologist

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly

Cons

Not Enough Padding
Not stretchy
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Women's:

I bought these for commuting and wish I had gone for another brand. I would describe myself as having an athletic body shape but I'm not sure who these are supposed to fit. I tried a medium, but the butt was way too baggy and the padding is kind of stiff in these, so it was like sitting on cardboard. I ended up getting a small, which works ok, but the leg openings are then too narrow--and I don't have particularly large thighs either--so if you wear them under other pants you might end up with unflattering lumpy legs. Definitely don't buy these if you've ever considered yourself small-butted, because if you want something that fits your butt you'll probably end up with something not large enough in the waist and thighs.

Other cons: The material is not very stretchy at all. For bike underwear I would recommend buying something from Shebeest's commuter line and detaching the inner shorts. The padding is much higher quality.

Aug

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good for commuting

By persian_climber

from Menlo Park, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Fit
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Women's:

I usually use this for commuting but my commuting distance is pretty far (11 miles). I like these because they fit pretty well and the padding is not too much so it doesn't look too big under everyday clothing. However i have to agree with the first review I don't like the material. For being an underwear, these are not soft at all, or for even normal pants. I have to say the material do feel like cardboard. Other than that they fit me very well and are pretty comfortable.

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I really like these boxers

By MHough

from Columbia, SC

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Fit
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Women's:

These boxers are really comfortable. Another reviewer mentioned that the padding is thin, but that's exactly why I like them. I have another very similar pair from another manufacturer with so much padding that it bunches up and causes problems. I forget I have these on. I'm wear a size 12 pants and the large fits me fine. I'm ordering another pair!

Jun

2011

4.0

Thank goodness for padding!

By spotteddolphin

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Good Fit
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Spinning Class

Comments about Novara Padded Cycle Boxers - Women's:

I purchased these padded briefs about 2 months ago, after two spinning classes. Wish I had them before the first one! Got a size L. I normally wear a size 14. I wear them under the "Columbia - Sandy River Cargo Shorts", which are quick drying and loose. They stay in place well and I'm so grateful for this product!