If you have some rawness then Sudocrem will help with healing and then maybe some chamois cream once it’s cleared up.

17miles? ditch the baggies for a start, there is a very good reason why roadies wear lycra.

Then 17miles isn’t really that far so shouldn’t have any issues with any shorts, just make sure you keep them clean and nothing underneath.
If your doing this regularly probably better off having a few pairs of cheaper shorts rather than one pair of uber shorts.

Personally use Castelli, Assos, Inverse and have no issues with any.

try some DHB ones from wiggle

For wearing under baggies, rather than “Proper” under-shorts I prefer to use the cheap (Decathlon) padded Lycra shorts or bibs, a proper pair of Lycra shorts won’t shift about, so the pad stays where you want it, I’ve also got an old set of Shimano Bids with lots of life left in the pad but the Lycra is wearing a bit transparent in the arse area, perfect for use under baggies

I tried the Endura padded Boxers myself a long while back, they were not particularly great, they are basically a pair of baggy cotton boxers with a thin pad sewn in the crotch, they are essentially designed to chafe your gentleman’s region to bits… that put me off “Under-shorts” and persuaded me Lycra was the way to go…

I regularly commute 15-16 miles home wearing jeans and pants.
It doesn’t seem to cause me a problem, what am I doing wrong?
Actually, come to think of it, I usually wear a cotton t-shirt and a lightweight jumper as well, will I die?

I’ve got a pair of Endura click fast undershorts and yes pretty much the same. They try and tear me a new arsehole every time I wear them.

Cheap dhb padded boxers are a lot better.

Chamois cream would be my first recommendation, a bit of fiddling with saddle angle may help as well.

If you’re still having issues it’s time for some decent shorts.

The best short pads I’ve owned have been:

Santini: Gel In-Tech (or any of the Gel ones)
Pearl Izumi P.R.O
Sugoi RS

Asos, Rapha and Castelli get much love as well.

Funkier shorts have good pads IMO

You do not want the best for commuting – it adds up money wise.
Number one thing is to keep them clean, especially commuting as the return journey can be iffy.
I wear baggies when mountain biking but not commuting, it’s better without.

Why do the Endura’s not work for you? Is it chaffing, do they not fit correctly? While they may not be the best, I’m surprised they caused such pain. As someone above said, it should be possible to ride in jeans without huge amounts of pain (used to do it as a kid).

It’s your saddle not your shorts. 17 miles is no distance for discomfort. That or fit. Are they too big for you? My tip for shorts is buy small, you don’t want any bits moving around causing chaffage (or frightening the general public).

I’d absolutely disagree with that – I’ve got a pair that rub my groin because they’re too small, no good for more than a couple of hours.

I’ve had these for 18 months, worn them for consecutive days without washing up to 40 miles. Dim problem as we say in these parts.

what saddle are you using and is it set up right with right angle of the dangle!

I’ve always found mavic tights good, but then again I like endura as well – but never had the cheaper endura stuff

Try and keep your crack clean.

Also worth considering – how long have you been doing this commute? Takes a little while for things to toughen up IME.

Swobo if you can find them.

I had similar problems using Endura, absolutely drove me nuts – no pun intended 😉

In defence of Endura I regularly use their clickfast liners and 3/4 shorts for my daily 10 mile each way commute and day long rides in the peaks without issues. I also have some funkier winter bib tights and I find the pad a bit too thick and nappy like.

I guess all our arses are different so what works for one person may not work for another.

Ditch the baggy layer. I think baggies are designed for mountain biking when you’re on and off the bike a fair bit.

The only time I’ve had really bad saddlesores was when touring, when sat in the one position for a good while. In my experience the baggies bunch, pinch and chafe at the “scranus” when this is the case.

Scranus. That’s my word of the week. 😀