Every year when spring's chill gives way to hot summer days, we're encouraged to replace our knickers for the Louis Garneau's Optimum 2 Short. Its highly flexible material wicks moisture and dries quickly, and there are mesh panels to provide ventilation. The four-way stretch, graduated chamois that provides support where it's desirable and relief where support would be a bad thing. The waist ensures that everything stays in place with the HugFit band construction. LG's typical Powerband surfaces at the hems to provide grip, and an internal waist pocket keeps your house key from mingling with spare arm warmers, wind vests, and knit gloves in your jersey pockets.