# Featherweight Biking Shorts The Dainese AWA Shorts Lets You Glide Down Hills and City Streets By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biking-shorts References: [dainese.echoscomm](https://dainese.echoscomm.com/daineses-newest-additions-to-the-all-weather-activity-awa-line-of-mtb-riding-apparel) & [dainese](https://www.dainese.com/row/en_CA/awa-shorts/203769471.html) Dainese may have made its name by manufacturing high-quality motorcycling gear, but the company certainly doesn't discriminate against other two-wheel modes of transportation, with the introduction of products such as its AWA (All-Weather Activity) biking shorts fast making it the go-to brand for serious cyclists. If you think wearing any old athletic shorts gives you the comfort and benefits you need to optimize your [cycling performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-thermoregulation), you'd better think again, because the cycling-centric attention to detail on the Dainese AWA shorts is simply gobsmacking. For one, random gym shorts don't feature a shortened bottom hem at the rear for less intrusion during pedaling, and a longer hem in the front for greater comfort when wearing knee pads. The supple comfort of the shorts owes itself to a [four-way stretch fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rep-short) that comprises nylon with a spattering of spandex, while [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbros-bike-sweat-guard) waist tabs help you find the perfect fit for your size and proportions. Although these $109.99 shorts were designed with cycling in mind, they also promise to offer supreme comfort and style all summer long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cycling-centric Design:** Designing products with attention to cycling-specific details for optimized performance and comfort, expanding beyond motorcycling gear. - **Athletic Apparel Innovation:** Creating innovative athletic apparel that incorporates features and technology for improved function and comfort. - **Outdoor Activity Wear:** Designing apparel for outdoor activities that can accommodate different weather conditions and provide comfort during physical activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sporting Goods:** Expanding and innovating designs in sporting goods to cater to cycling and outdoor activities. - **Apparel:** Developing new and specialized apparel lines that cater to specific outdoor activities, emphasizing function and comfort. - **Fulfillment and Supply Chain:** Exploring new fulfillment and supply chain strategies to bring specialized premium athletic apparel to consumers at scale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Driven Cyclist Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-shorts.md) - [Adventurous Cyclist Pant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/686-platform-bike-pants.md) - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md) - [Performance Shorts Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shorts.md) - [Long-Distance Cycling Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevet.md) - [Proprietary Four-Way Stretch Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-radius-flex-shorts.md) - [Versatile Men's Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-shorts.md) - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Versatile High-Performance Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rep-short.md)