I didn't do a ton of reseach on shorts. I just went to my LBS and found a pair I liked that didn't force me to steal from my kids. Triathlon gear can be pricey so I have to be more careful on where I spend my money. I got my wetsuit off ebay and saved $100. So look around. Check your LBS. Contact local Tri clubs. Also, there have been a number of threads on here discussing wetsuits and tri shorts.
Fred