Originally Posted by
gios
My n=1 ( personal experience ) - nope.
$047.00 The Black Bib *
$072.00 The Gray Bib
$258.00 Assos FF1 RSR
$125.00 Redwhite
$225.00 De Soto Sports 400 mile
* most comfortable on ~ 1 hour daily ride.
It's hard to figure out your size using their sizing charts. I have large and medium The Black Bibs and medium for me is more comfortable than large (The Black Bibs or The Gray Bib). I got a large De Soto Sports 400 mile and had to exchange it for a medium - which now fits just right - but it's not $178 better than The Black Bibs. Assos fits well (medium) and it not not equal $211 more comfort.
I’ve used Nalinis for the last few years - work well for me (just did a 156mi ride with no problems - for my arse, at least). Depending on sales, I’ve paid between $65 and $120.
good shorts are worth their weight in gold - price may reflect quality of construction, but fit and comfort is completely individual - I tried a pair of well-regarded Pearl Izumis once and they nearly gelded me - never again 🙁