Endura Pro SL Biblong £159.99

Endura’s Pro SLS benefit from different widths of the brand’s 700 series pad for different sit bone anatomies plus the option to buy a padless pair. Although Endura’s pad has a smooth inner surface rather than the bumps and ridges of many pads, it’s extremely comfortable, with a continuously variable thickness that provides plenty of depth under the sit bones.

Rather than using one fabric, there’s a mix of different materials with the frontfacing panels made of extra-fleecy, Dwrtreated and wind-resistant Thermoroubaix. There’s a high front with a short zip giving lots of overlap with top-half clothing. You get pixellated reflective panels on the rear side of the lower leg and reflective bands at the ankle. The cuffs are raw edged without zippers. This makes getting the tights on and off a bit harder, but it makes them very comfortable under overshoes.

The Enduras are a real tour de force with an amazing array of features and a massive range of sizes and pad options.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL www.endurasport.com