Comments about Mens Pearl Izumi Fly Split Shorts:

I am looking for a very comfortable racing short for hot weather, specifically for a full Ironman Marathon. I purchased this brand new short hoping that it might be the way to go, but it is not. The fabric, fit and style are all very good. The only complaint I have, and it is a huge one, is that there is a seam joining the mesh and non see-through-fabric straight across the "family jewels"! This not only bothers and hurts there, after a while, but causes irritation in the groin as the fabric is doubled up at the edges where it touches the legs. I had a strange sensation during the very first run, then gave it another try, same result. Finally, last evening on a 15 mile training run, the verdict is in...if the pants bother me more than the distance, then it is not worth it. I am very disappointed by this Pearl Izumi Fly Split Short.

Comments about Mens Pearl Izumi Fly Split Shorts:

I was hesitant about the price but I'm glad I purchased this short. Its the best 3", split-short I have purchased - hands down (or maybe I should say, feet down).
The fit is perfect. The fabric is extremely lightweight. The style is great. The inner liner is, for once, exactly the right fit and fabric.
Too many running shorts have liners/inner briefs that are almost as large as the short itself, offering NO running comfort at all! This short's inner brief is exactly the right cut and fabric. It holds everything in place without any binding at all and the mesh fabric allows for wicking of body moisture away from the body. No chafing at all!
Being comfortable while running is the key and this short fits that bill!!
I'd recommend it to any guy!!

Comments about Mens Pearl Izumi Fly Split Shorts:

These shorts work great! I have not had any issues with them rubbing my man parts wrong as mentioned in a previous review. There is a seam that runs horizontally across the inner liner, but the liner is snug enough without being too snug that there was no rubbing in that area. Ran 12 miles on my first outing in them and, as a sweater, I expected them to be drenched but they wicked away the moisture quite well. Pricey but well worth how well they fit and feel.