Always wear padded cycling shorts (with chamois) under waterproof pants, and never wear underwear under your padded shorts. The chamois is designed to go against your skin. The waterproof pants are an outer shell layer that goes over everything. Think of them like a rain jacket for your legs.
Cycling Pants · Waterproof Cycling Pants
Do I wear underwear or padded shorts under waterproof cycling pants?
Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.
Commuter Cycling Pants
$60 – $220
Casual-styled pants with hidden cycling features, designed to look like everyday clothing both on and off the bike.
casual appearancestretch fabrichidden reflective elements
Windproof Cycling Pants
$60 – $250
Lightweight cycling pants with wind-blocking front panels to cut wind chill on cool, breezy rides.
windproof front panelsbreathable rear panelslightweight construction
Cycling Overpants
$40 – $200
Loose-fitting pants designed to be worn over existing clothing or cycling kit for weather protection.
loose fit for layeringfull-length side zipspackable design
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