Testimonials

Not just for Motorcycle Riding
“For the last few days, the chill factors here averaged 38 below zero deg. Naturally, our new furnace goes into failure mode. Not to worry. I slept in my LDComfort gear last night, and I was TOASTY. Additionally my office is in my home, so I am now wearing your gear around the house. My fear is that our cats will find where I store the gear, and then it will become theirs. Best, Howard”
Wisconsin

Endurance Strengthened by LDComfort
"Gentlemen,
I wanted to take a moment to express my thoughts on the garments I purchased from you a short while ago. But first, let me give you some historical perspective on what long-distance riding was like for me in the past.

I ride a 1982 Honda CB900 Custom with a Saddlemen "King and Queen" seat. I've ridden it many thousands of miles across the eastern portion of the United States, and consider myself a rider of above average endurance. Even so, the longest I've ever ridden in a single day was approximately 500 miles. Even then, 500 miles would cause a great deal of discomfort from butt burn and engine heat. Shy of an all-out maximum endurance effort, my riding days were usually limited to 250-300 miles to keep me from suffering too much.

This last May, I decided to test my endurance by attempting a Saddlesore 1000 as endorsed by the Iron Butt Association. Knowing that my prior endurance limits were around 500 miles, I started looking at options to help increase my long-distance comfort. As you may suspect by now, I learned of LDComfort garments by members of the Iron Butt Association. After looking at your web site and studying my options, I decided on a pair of your men's riding shorts and a pair of the Drymax socks. 

In the interest of real-world trials, I decided to make my Saddlesore 1000 my initial trip with my LDComfort garments. Some may think it absurd to use new, untested garments on a trip like that, but I figured that they'll either work, or they won't.

Not only did they work, they worked better than I could have ever dreamed!

The best way to describe how well your garments worked is to give you a few statistics:

Total miles traveled: 1036.0
Total time for trip: 19 hours, 36 minutes
Temperature range for the day: 52 degrees low, 88 degrees high
Engine temperature at cruise: Approx 300 degrees F at cylinder heads (air-cooled engine)

Square inches of skin affected by sweat burns: ZERO
Amount of "pruney" skin under garments after ride: NONE
Degree of odor after ride: NONE
Number of times I felt the need to stand up in the saddle during the ride: ZERO

Quite simply, your garments worked almost miraculously. I've never experienced such a lack of discomfort on a long-distance ride. The best compliment I can give your garments is that I quit thinking about them. They simply did what I needed them to do - keep me from feeling the discomfort associated with long rides and sweat burns.

LDComfort garments have been the single best purchase I've made for long-distance riding. I simply will not ride long distances without them anymore. LDComfort garments are the key to making long-distance riding possible; without LDComfort, no amount of modifications to the motorcycle will improve your endurance.

Thank you for making such an excellent line of garments. You've earned a loyal customer."
Shawn A. K

Run For The Wall, Southern Route 2007
"Mario, 
Just want to say thanks for an exceptional product. I just bought, and wore the LDComfort rider's underwear that you're making on a 3000 miler out to San Diego and back. Usually I take ointment, powder, and anything else I can think of to help eliminate that saddle soreness that accompanies long days in the saddle. Not anymore. These underwear are great, everything you claim them to be. So, thanks again. Hope to meet up with you on the road again someday."
Rudy T. San Diego, CA

Texas - showing the importance of proper riding gear.
“I sent you an email a few weeks ago telling you how much I enjoyed my new LDComfort underwear. Now I have to thank you for in part for it saving my life. I was using it for a dry under layer 4 weeks ago on my way to Prudhoe Bay Alaska. 90 miles south of there I hit a huge chug hole, it was near dark and I just could not see it. It flipped me over the bars and I was hit by my 1000 pound Goldwing....
There is not a lot of traffic there on the haul road to Prudhoe so I lay there for almost an hour. It was 19 deg. I did have a spot tracker on my bike but my injuries were so bad I could not crawl back to it to push the SOS button. 
I was ultimately helicoptered to Prudhoe then flown by jet ambulance to Fairbanks. When I got there the Dr. could not believe I did not have a scratch on me, nor was I suffering from any signs of hypothermia. He told me that my choice in high quality riding gear right down to my underwear had saved my life. I had on my tights and my shirt. Only the second time I had worn them. Unfortunately the paramedic cut them off of me. 
It will be about 6 months before I can ride again but thanks to LDComfort and a few other great riding gear manufactures I will be able to.
I will be ordering new undies soon.
Thanks again Mark”

We inquired about Mark's other gear. A full set of Gerbing's gear, Joe Rocket Jacket, Addidas Soccer socks (to go with the Gerbing socks) and a Nolan helmet were all worn in conjunction with the LDComfort garments. While LDComfort garments can protect your skin from normal damage (i.e. chaffing, moisture, temperature changes) it is part of a system of protective riding gear. We here at LDComfort always promote safe riding which includes using proper protective outer gear.

Gary Eagan Says:
"In well more than a million miles of riding, competing in and winning scores of endurance competitions, I've tried every imaginable array of underwear, including bicycle shorts and no shorts at all, to fend off the dread "butt crawls." LDComfort® Riding Shorts are far and away the best solution available. The LDComfort® formula of outstanding microfiber material, snug fit and no misplaced seams is the perfect formula to keep one's butt in the seat for long days without discomfort. The multiple seams in bicycle shorts eventually contribute to a numb, crawly butt, and conventional briefs or boxers either cut off circulation with their tight, elastic seams or quickly become a liability when loose material lumps up under one's butt. LDComfort® shorts solve both problems perfectly."

Monroe, SD
"I visited with you at the Iron Butt Association National meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For my style of riding you recommended a long sleeve top and tights. I mentioned I was heading across the desert to California, not back to South Dakota. I didn't think the long sleeve top and riding tights were going to work in the high heat. You assured me that was the correct choice so I purchased them. You also threw another angle at me when you said not to wear my mesh jacket. You told me to wear my Kiliminjaro with the front vents [sleeve] open and you explained why I would be cooler with this combination. I thought you were nuts! After riding through the desert in my LDComfort long sleeve top and riding tights with temperatures soaring to over 105 degrees and arriving in California I cancelled an order I had for a new mesh jacket! Mario, you were so very right about the best way to stay cool on a long ride through the scorching desert. My LDComfort undergarments are a major part of my ATGATT attire for all weather conditions. Riding in the cold of winter or the arid heat of the southern desert, I don't leave home without them."
Jack B

UPDATE:

"My wife & I attended Hyderseek & completed a 48 Plus ride in 8 days 14 hours. I'm attaching a picture of us in front of the Hyder sign, with our LDComfort gear on.
We experienced temps from 34 - 100 degrees F. The LDComfort worked just as I said before.
Thanks again"
Jack & Marlene

Tieton, WA
"The first time I used the LDComfort® Shorts was on the 2005 Iron Butt Rally. I won a pair at a gathering in Seattle and gave them a go while on the Rally. They literally saved my a**. Eleven days in the saddle, through heat and humidity my butt savored the breathability and comfort of these shorts.
I wore them under a pair of Under Armour tights, then under my Aerostich Roadcrafter. I didn’t think my comfort level could get any better on the bike until I tried the LDComfort® Tights. Without the shorts and only the LDComfort® tights under my Aerostich I remained comfortable through heat, cold and rain. I couldn’t believe the difference between the two products. The Under Armour went into the trash can and my garment of choice still remains the LDComfort® Tights. Thanks again for giving the Long Distance riding community a product that just keeps on giving.
Sincerely,"
Toby S

Queensland, Australia
"G'Day Mario, just letting you know that I absolutely love my LDComfort® Shorts here in Australia. As you may know I live in the state of Queensland which is generally quite warm to very hot, we hardly have any winter. So I have worn the shorts in very high temps and also on rides where it went to -6C. I have done many 1000k days with them and also a few 2000k days and have found them to be most comfortable. I am looking forward to pushing them harder with a double crossing later this year and really wish I had them on during my Brisbane to Fremantle IBA 50CC last January. It would have been much better. Anyhow, glad I have them now and hope to see you one day when I get to the US."
David "Davo" J

Savage, Minnesota
“Mario,
Just wanted to send you a picture from our trip around Lake Superior and to say thank you for providing a wonderful product. We had temps from 45 to 85, rain for 2 days and the rest of the time it was sunny and warm. The LDComfort products were under the Darien the whole time. I had to laugh at my riding buddies as they had to change under garments as the weather changed. We had to stop at a sporting goods store in Wawa so the Harley owner could get some warmer clothing; union suits look funny on a Harley rider!  I washed the garments once on the trip and they were dry and ready to go the next morning. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me about your products, they performed just as you had told me they would. I now know what the Iron Butt folks have as a secret weapon, LDComfort!!!”
Jim S

Northwest, AR
"Well, what can I say, another Iron Butt run "under my belt" and you guys played a key role in that success. I just finished my 2nd Iron Butt run, the 1500 mile / Under 24 hour, Bun Burner Gold. I must admit the LDComfort® "Dryline Shorts" were awesome and most importantly, I never knew they were there!! While sitting anywhere for 24 hours is certainly crazy, sitting on a BMW K1200LT, through curves, over bumpy roads and into a 45 mph side wind, can be sheer insanity. But(t) with the right planning and the right gear, your ass(ets) can really dictate the success or pain factor!! In this case the Dryline Shorts and the Dryline Turtleneck were so comfortable, I had NO problem wearing them the entire ride. 
I just want to say "Thank You" and that you can count on me to be one of your best "Word of Mouth" guys, spreading outstanding (and proven) praise for your well engineered clothes!!!!
All the best !!"
"BeemerBull" Bill S

UPDATE:

"Chalk up another 1,000+ “Saddle Sore” Iron Butt Ride using LDComfort. This third Iron Butt ride took me from Cincinnati, Ohio, through torrential rainstorms along the Mississippi, up into Iowa where I visited the movie site of “The Field of Dreams”, across the State of Iowa and on down through Kansas City, MO, continuing on South into Arkansas; 1,112 miles in 19 hours – ALL while covered with the LDComfort Long Sleeve Shirt and the LDComfort Tights.
At NO point along the ride was I ever uncomfortable due to any seams, crimping or chafing.  In other words, YOUR clothes did their job; kept me comfortable!!
I had never worn the tights for that long of a ride and I must say that while I enjoy the shorts as well, the tights helped keep my legs from rubbing the riding pants and causing any irritation. When I am riding for a couple of hours I think I will continue to wear the shorts but on anything over 4 or more hours I will certainly pull on the tights!!
Mario – I have another Iron Butt ride coming up this Fall; the Coast to Coast in 50 Hours, and as always, I wouldn’t think of wearing anything other than the best; LDComfort!!  Thanks for all you do to provide us the BEST riding comfort possible; we appreciate it!!
Regards,"
Bill “BEEMERBULL” S

Chicago, IL
"I just got back from my first long distance ride using your LDComfort® Riding Shorts. I have suffered from monkey butt for years on these rides. I tried everything, talc, bicycle shorts, different pants and finally a $700 custom made saddle. The new seat felt better but when it was hot and I wore regular cotton shorts my poor butt still suffered. No such problem with the LDComfort® 'Dryline' Riding Shorts. Problem solved. 
I am very impressed. I rode through North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee in hot weather. No monkey butt! Your shorts are great! I will not take another ride without them, they did the trick, no doubt about it. No more gimmicks, no more trying different solutions, your riding shorts made it a breeze to sit in a motorcycle saddle for 12 hours in hot weather. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Kindest regards, "
Dennis M

UPDATE:

"I just got back from my second long trip of the year, over 10,000 miles from Chicago through Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. You can bet parts of that were very hot. No monkey butt, not one day of redness or discomfort, not one moment! How? 5 pairs of LDComfort® Riding Shorts and a Russell Day Long leather saddle. This is unbelievable, in the past I would always be sore and miserable after a long hot day on a bike, this time, not once! I am 56 years old and have been riding motorcycles since 1970 and it took this long to discover the cure for cursed monkey butt. (Which was) for me, your riding shorts together with a custom leather saddle. A sheepskin seat pad also worked on my other bike but getting rid of the cotton shorts (in exchange) for LDComfort® Riding Shorts was the key. No joke and I don't work for you or own stock in your company. Thank you."
Dennis M
2007 BMW R1200RT

OldSchoolMike (From ADVRider)said:

Just got home from a 15-day 6500-mile ride through TX, NM, AZ, CA, NV, UT, ID, MT, WY, NB, KS, OK and back to TX. Temperatures ranged from 36F to 107F. Took extra riding clothes but ended up wearing the same thing every day (washed out each night, of course): LD Comfort long-sleeve shirt, LD Comfort tights, Tech Sox, Side Sport boots and Darien jacket and pants. 

Following Mario's instructions on the LDComfort site (www.ldcomfort.com) I was completely comfortable in all conditions. I can't say enough about the LDComfort undergarments paired with the Aerostitch Darien. I was rained on most of the 15 days but stayed dry and comfortable. At 107F in Death Valley I controlled the airflow through the jacket just as Mario's instructions and was completely comfortable (it was damned hot when I stopped though). I only added the Darien jacket liner when the temps dipped into the 50s; the LDComfort stuff really extends the range of comfortable temps.

A big thumbs up Mario!!!! 

Crestline, CA
"I would like to give a testimonial of the value of your riding shorts. They really do work!! I just returned home from the 3 Flags Classic ride put on by the So. California Motorcyclists Assoc. I rode a total of 4500 miles, from Tijuana, Mexico to Calgary, Alberta, Canada and back home to Southern California, in 10 days. I rode a few days of almost 600 miles, through the heat of Arizona and New Mexico, and on up through Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and on to Calgary. I wore the LDComfort® riding shorts every day and never experienced any of the usual discomfort of past rides. I did not have any rashes or sore places when I arrived home. They are very comfortable to wear, and they do keep your rear end cooler. Thank you again for a great product. I will recommend them to all my riding friends."
Ralph C

Undisclosed location
"Mario, As I told you I just wanted to drop you a message to let you know how wonderful the (LDComfort®) riding shorts took care of me on my return trip home from the BMW National Rally at Gillette Wyoming. My son and I had traveled 3500 miles on the trip out to Gillette and I was sore and walking a little funny for a few days after we arrived at the rally. I looked at your riding shorts for three different days as I toured all the vendors products and could not make up my mind if I wanted to buy a pair. Finally I gave in and purchased a pair and it sure was a good day on the home front when I did. My son's war department told him to get home ASAP or else. So we had 3 days to cover 2000 miles in 100+ temperatures through Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri and then on down to Georgia. Your riding shorts kept me comfortable the whole distance home and I saw no soreness in the normal areas from sitting in the saddle too long. My knees were stiff but that is from old age I guess.
Thanks for a great product. I wish you the best and I will be back for more of this product. "
Don B

Elizabeth, CO
"I was dubious at first but after watching the video of how water was whisked away I thought I'd try them. While is hasn't been extremely hot these garments keep me very comfortable. I always wear both leather jacket and pants in all weather conditions and the underwear is the best option I've used. Great service very friendly and personable. Thanks for a great product! I'll be buying more and recommending to others."
Mitchell L

Moyock, NC
"I just finished my first Iron Butt ride and wanted to thank you for this product. It was absolutely the most comfortable undergarment that I have ever worn. Thanks again and keep up the good work."
Jimmy C

New Hampshire
“Just a quick thank you. I’m 6/1, 310lbs. I could never get comfortable on my bike, 08 HD FLHT. I’d ride about 1 hour then start squirming around. That’s over now I ordered a pair of the riding shorts and was blown away with the comfort. First ride was with my wife on an 85 degree day with high humidity. About 3 hrs into the ride my wife asked how my magic underwear were working. I told her, ‘so good I forgot I used to be uncomfortable’. GREAT PRODUCT!!! So now I need to order 2 sets of underwear and shirts. One for her and one for me.
Thank you for a great product.”
Mike M

Euless, TX 
“Just got home from a 15-day 6500-mile ride through TX, NM, AZ, CA, NV, UT, ID, MT, WY, NB, KS, OK and back to TX. Temperatures ranged from 36F to 107F. Took extra riding clothes but ended up wearing the same thing every day (washed out each night, of course): LDComfort long-sleeve shirt, LDComfort tights, Tech Sox, Side Sport boots and Darien jacket and pants. 
Following Mario's instructions on the LDComfort site (www.ldcomfort.com) I was completely comfortable in all conditions. I can't say enough about the LDComfort undergarments paired with the Aerostitch Darien. I was rained on most of the 15 days but stayed dry and comfortable. At 107F in Death Valley I controlled the airflow through the jacket vents just as Mario's instructions and was completely comfortable (it was damned hot when I stopped though). I only added the Darien jacket liner when the temps dipped into the 50s; the LDComfort stuff really extends the range of comfortable temps.
A big thumbs up Mario!!!!”
Mike G

Olympia WA
“I do the International Motorcycle Shows for Gerbing’s Heated Clothing. Bought a pair of the shorts for me. Have been using them lately.......and am amazed how well they work, just like you said they would. Did an IBA 1000 in under 24 (20 1/2) hours on my Vespa GTS250, my butt never felt better! Thanks for a great product!”
Randy T

Michigan
“Hi, My name is David C. and I live in Michigan. I have been riding motorcycles for 25 years. For the last 22 years I have taken an annual ride with a group of friends. We have had groups as big as 26 and as small as 3. We have traveled all over the United States. I have tried many different solutions to the dreaded chaffed butt but none have worked as well as your product. I just got back from a week long trip that went as for south as South Carolina. The temps each day were between 88 f and 100 f for the entire week. We rode between 300 - 400 miles per day on twisty road which resulted in many hours in the saddle. The LDComfort shorts kept me dry and comfortable even though I was sweating in my Kevlar reinforced textile riding pants. I was amazed at how easy they were to clean each night and that they dried so quickly. I would have been miserable on this trip without your product. I have recommended your product to my complete rider mailing list which is about 50 guys. Thanks for a great product. I won't every make another trip with out my LDComfort riding shorts.”
David C

British Columbia

I've now updated my LDComfort wardrobe with the newer styles (do your garments *ever* wear out?) and after a 4000 mile jaunt can attest to the quality and comfort they provide. Packing 2 sets of leggings and mock turtle necks, I'm always in clean gear, totally comfortable with zero chafing or other less than desirable outcomes after hours in the saddle, day after day. Drymax socks are brilliant, even if a little warm in hot weather. When one is totally comfortable clothing-wise, miles and hours in the saddle are discomfort free. Thank you Mario and all the folks at LDComfort!

Micheal S.