I loved the regular shorts so wanted to try the "Plus" (upgraded) version. They are comfortable and fit perfectly, however, they are fraying/thinning significantly near the gripper portion after only 4-5 wears (they are becoming "see-through" when worn). They have been hand washed twice (every other cycling session) according to instructions. Disappointed to see this much wear after <100 miles of use. I'll continue to wear the regular shorts that I have, but do not recommend these unless they fix the quality.