Not much to add that hasn’t already been said but here is my 2 cents:
- Cycle shorts like running shoes can be expensive trial and error
- For me pad or chamois is the big game changer
Castelli Progetto X2 works well 4hrs+
Santini Gel pads are good 4hrs+
Endura FS260 Pro is very good as well
GOBIK very good but not offered in gel and personally I don’t like them beyond 4hrs every thing else is great.
Decathlon well you can find good prices and quality is not bad BUT
Good luck buy what you can afford and if you want save for a pair of high end shorts but be aware there is a saying in the USA:
…Once you walk into a double wide you’ll never go back to single… 