De Soto Carrera Tri Shorts

Other than the obvious aesthetics of tri shorts, it all ends up coming down to how comfortable we are. Females in particular tend to be far more concerned with this, and when talking about a tri short, the Women’s Carrera Tri Short tends to be the favorite. Maybe I’m a little bit partial to the short, seeing as how it’s the only short I wear for racing and training (even for the Ironman), but when it comes to the fit, it’s designed like no other short. Here is my short Carrera Tri Short Review.

The primary feature of the short that separates itself is the wide-banded waist, which can either fit as low rise or right above the hip, depending on which model you choose. What makes this so important? The last thing you want with your triathlon short is for the waist band to be leaving awfully pretty indents in your stomach that dig into your waist. This isn’t an issue with the Carrera. The band is soft and wide enough to sit comfortably around your hips.

The actual fabric of the short (Carrera™ Skin ) is made up of a nylon/spandex make-up which is breathable, moisture-wicking, and lightweight. There aren’t any surprise seams that you’ll find in the short 30 or 40 miles into your ride, either. The pad (although thin) is seamless, and makes for a comfortable run when off the bike. The shorts come in various shades and lengths (inseams varying from about 5” to 8”). The Carrera is feminine, comfortable, and affordable…and to reiterate, my personal favorite.

If you are looking for the men’s version of the De Soto Carrera Tri Shorts then you find them here: Tri Shorts

About author (added by editor): WorldofTri3 is a woman triathlete who has competed in distances up to Ironman. This is her review of the De Soto Carrera Tri Short. If you have questions or comments please leave them below.