Women’s 400-Mile™ Cycling Short

Top Notch Customer Service!

I initially bought 2 pairs of shorts, but had an issue with one of them that was my fault and not due to the design or material of the shorts. I reached out to De Soto, and Tracy De Soto herself explained why the issue happened and what I could do to fix it. She sent me a brand-new pair of replacement shorts despite the fact that the problem was me and not the shorts! De Soto has earned a customer for life!

400 Mile Cycling Short

Excellent cycling shorts. Great fit and comfort for long rides.

Okay, but not as good as the previous version

They fit well and I like the fact that they don’t have a silicon gripper on the thigh, but it seems like the pad is thicker and as such the seams are a little higher and rub where they meet the saddle. They are fine for a shorter ride but not as comfortable as my previous pair.

I have worn my 400 shorts twice and both times have resulted in blisters. I ordered size medium and apparently needed small even though the medium measurements are my body size. The shorts would be awesome if the sizing chart had been accurate.

Best cycling short ever

I purchased the 400 mile cycling short and have used them on multiple rides. These are truly the most comfortable shorts I have ever owned. I purchased my first pair a few months ago. I purchased my second pair recently because I cycle a lot and absolutely love how they feel before, during and after a ride. I have recommended these shorts to friends who also concur with how comfortable they are. I was skeptical with reviews of the product at first but now I join the accolades. You won't be disappointed with this purchase!

Women's 400-mile Cycling short

I love these shorts. They are actually the first pair of cycling shorts I have ever purchased. Until now I have always worn Tri shorts, even for my full coarse Ironman. I felt that bike shorts would be bulky and uncomfortable. However, this pair has proved me wrong. I love all the products I purchase from De Soto. The comfort and quality are amazing and the customer service is great!

Amazing Shorts!

I'm training for my first Ironman and these shorts have been instrumental as I've increased my time on the bike. They're comfortable, fit well, and have great pockets. Thank you for making them!

Excellent bike shorts

The 400 mile bike shorts are the only shorts I use on my long triathlon training and race rides. The new sizes are clearly marked, so I sized down and have a great fit!

Great shorts, comfortable chamois

I love these shorts!

Fantastic shorts!

I have the previous version of these shorts, and was a little concerned about the thicker padding. Did a couple of rides in them and they felt very comfy. Wound up using them for Ironman, for both the bike and the run. No issues, no chafing, no problems! Love them!

A short that is helping solve problems

A Facebook group was asking: what are the best bike shorts and desotos name came up enough that I thought I'd try them! Man, they are comfy! Less saddle issues and a happier me while on the bike. I wish I had found them during my IM training but better late than never with these! So happy with my purchase

400 mile high cycling shorts

These are the best cycling shorts by far. In this case you pay for what you get and my nether regions are worth every cent that these shorts cost. Size fit excellent. I’m 5’5” 148 lb and a large fit nicely.

400 mile shorts

The shorts are comfortable for long rides. They’re the most comfortable of all my bike shorts.

400 mile shorts

I purchased the 400 mile cycling shorts in early July. Love the fit. They are so comfortable for long rides and I have even used them for some of my brick runs with no problem. They are great quality, but have developed a small tear in the seam. I have reached out and customer service has been amazing. Sending them back for repair or replacement. I can't wait to get them back for my next ride. Maybe I will order a 2nd pair so that I have them ready to go?

Thank you!

I’ve been purchasing your gear for over 10 years and I’m never disappointed with the quality, fit and customer service.

Womens 400 mile cycling short

I recently replaced my older DeSoto shorts with a new pair of the same type, updated style. They feel good and are comfy. But, after one ride, I noticed several areas of fraying on the side seam of one leg. A little disappointing as my previous pair had held up for years...jury is out how long these are going to last....

Improvement but not great

I so wanted to LOVE these shorts but I don't. They are an improvement over last years design but still not where they could be. I wore them today on a 33-mile ride. The first few miles, my right sit bone was on fire just rubbing against the saddle because all that 14mm of padding was so far back it did nothing for my actual sit bones. I kept trying to pull the shorts down or move the padding around but it just didn't work. I just could not get to a position that it felt good. It burned pretty much the whole ride. I've been off the bike 3 hours, and I still feel a burning sensation :( Maybe I'm just built differently? I'm 5'4 and weight 115. I gave a 3 because I do like how the thinner padding wraps around so the creases don't pinch like the old shorts did. I still love the pockets on the legs and the one in the back. And I love how the fabric feels down the leg. It's soft and silky and it stays in place without gripping or being so tight it cuts off circulation, like other brand shorts. I still think this design needs work. It's getting better, but I personally need that padding between those two large pads in the back and the padding through the front. And for those gals that say they like less padding because they don't feel like they have wad between their legs when they walk: These shorts are for riding, not walking.

Awesome long distance shorts

These cycling shorts are worth every penny. Fit great, don’t move and provide just enough cushion for my pubic area. I’m training for an Ironman and they’ve been great for the long training rides. This is my second pair. Bought the first one 4 yrs ago and still have them.

400 mile cycling short

Best cycling short with proper padding for long distance riding. Customer service is outstanding.

Love these shorts!

This is my second pair of 400 mile shorts. My first pair are bibs, which I used for my Ironman race. I like the practicality of the shirts and LOVE this design! Keep up the great work, DeSoro!

She loved it!

It was a gift for my girlfriend, and she just loved the overall quality and performance of this cycling short!

400 mile shorts, a comparison to previous versions

My first pair of 400 mile shorts were worn until the inner thigh seam rubbed through. They had lightly ribbed fabric and a thin elastic waist. And I liked them. My second pair of 400 mile shorts just never fit as well as the first - they had been redesigned - the fabric was different, the waist was different. They tended to roll down in the front waistband. I just wasn't as big of a fan of the 2nd pair I bought. But I kept wearing them, as they were still my most comfortable shorts to race in. Now the 3rd pair, redesigned again. I can now honestly say the changes are great. At first I thought the pad, now thicker, was going to be an issue. It felt too wide and baggy. I felt like I was wearing a baggy diaper. I was worried I would chafe while running. I wore them on 3 training rides and I have to admit, the waist is better than both the previous models, and the extra padding really did feel better. Still I had my concerns with how they would work on the run. I can tell you, I finally raced in them, and these shorts were absolutely fine. I didn't notice that pad at all. The waist is high enough I don't get that horrible muffin top that so many other tri shorts give. I wear these for training & Adventure Racing. Triathlon shorts are the shorts of choice for adventure racing, however the pockets on most tri shorts are just too small to stash items in. These shorts have 3 perfectly sized pockets. Large enough pockets to hold extra food, compass, punch card, etc. I did size up in these shorts based on the size chart and I think that was a good choice. If you want to see these shorts in photographic action, you can check them out on Instagram @ Midwestgal73

The Perfect Ride!

Finally someone got it right! The first time I wore the Desoto 400 Mile, I went for two long rides - 80 kilometres in two days. The shorts were perfect and were the one thing I didn't have to worry about it. Everything stayed perfectly in place. The pockets are one of the best features as I could keep my phone in the leg pocket while setting up the bike without any risk of it falling out. The only issue was that the shorts were more generous in size than I expected and I will buy one size smaller next time. Overall, I give it a huge tick of approval!

Cushion for the long haul!

I was a little hesitant when De Soto revised my favorite bike short. How could they make it any better? I already found it to be the perfect short - great pad, comfort waistband, quick drying, lots of pockets and reflective elements. I wore the updated Femme 400-Mile shorts recently for a century ride with a lot of climbing (around 6k). I had to pace myself and decided to do most of the climbing in the saddle. I never felt the pad or short shift out of place. It provided supple support and kept me cool, dry and comfortable in a very sensitive area. I couldn't imagine doing any long ride without these shorts.