A front-facing studio shot of a woman looking forward against a cream background. She is wearing a matching black LUCA® athletic set, featuring a scoop neck sports bra top with a center front zipper and high-waisted cycling shorts. A small white lightning bolt graphic is visible on the lower right leg hem.
A rear view lifestyle shot of a female athlete stretching her arms overhead against a cream background. She is wearing a matching black LUCA® athletic set, including a sleeveless crop top sports bra and high-waisted cycling shorts. Her hair is tied in a ponytail with a black scrunchie, showcasing white "LUCA" logos on both pieces and a white lightning bolt graphic on her right hip.
A close-up lifestyle shot of a woman sliding a metallic peach-gold smartphone into the side leg pocket of her high-waisted black LUCA cycling shorts. The image highlights the functionality of the utility pocket, showcasing silver rings and silver nails adorned with red star details.
A close-up lifestyle shot from behind showing a model wearing high-waisted black LUCA cycling shorts. The image highlights branding placement, featuring a white LUCA® logo printed centered on the rear waistband and a distinctive white lightning bolt graphic on the upper right hip area
Flat-lay front view of LUCA® women's Empower padded cycling shorts in black. The design showcases a high waistband, integrated side pockets, ergonomic padding stitching at the crotch, and a signature white lightning bolt logo printed on the right bottom hem against a light grey background.-
Rear view of a pair of black cycling bibless shorts centered on a light gray background, showcasing a high waistband with a white "LUCA" logo, a white lightning bolt graphic on the upper right side, side pockets, and an integrated padded chamois.

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Empower Short - Black

£145

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  • Extra-high waist for full tummy coverage and all-day support
  • Two deep side pockets that hold your phone and stay tight to the body
  • All-round silicone gripper so the hem never moves, however hard you push
  • Female-specific chamois for comfort on every ride
  • Compressive Italian performance fabric that holds without restricting
  • Reflective logo detail for low-light visibility

  • Free Delivery over £75
  • 30 day money back guarantee
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The short that stays put. Two pockets, a grip that actually works, and a fit built for the way you ride.

We listened. The new Empower Short has been rebuilt from the ground up. Same body-skimming silhouette you loved, now with two deep side pockets that sit tight to the body so nothing moves, nothing bounces, nothing falls out. The silicone gripper runs all the way around the inside hem so the short stays exactly where you put it, however hard you push. And the waist? It sits extra high. Above the tummy, fully supportive, and absolutely not going anywhere.

Cut from our compressive Italian performance fabric, it holds and supports without ever feeling restrictive. Reflective logo detail for low-light visibility. The Empower Short is exactly that. Yours to own.

Size guide:

XXS – UK 6
XS – UK 8
S – UK 10
M – UK 12
L – UK 14
XL – UK 16
XXL – UK 18

Free UK delivery if your order is over £75.

Free 30 day return period. See FAQ's for more information.

XXS – UK 6
XS – UK 8
S – UK 10
M – UK 12
L – UK 14
XL – UK 16
XXL – UK 18

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

Customer photo review of Empower Short - Black

These shorts are SO comfy! From the feel of them to the performance, they are brilliant. They sit lovely and high on your waist. The shorts didn't move on the legs and stayed in place. Thank you Luca for making these shorts available to us 🙏

Suzy W. 5/5 Verified

Empower Short - Black

Customer video review of Empower Short - Black

Fabulous item. Excellent fit. Super fast delivery and beautifully packaged. What’s not to love.

Sandra B. 5/5 Verified

Empower Short - Black

Love the shorts, they are really comfortable!

Katherine F. 5/5 Verified

Empower Short - Black

Love them!! Wasn’t sure about bibless shorts at first but they are amazing!

Miranda A. 5/5 Verified

Empower Short - Black

Great fit and feel - would highly recommend!

Kenneth B. 5/5 Verified

Empower Short - Black

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