What does the padded underside feel like? Is it like hard foam or squishy beads? It looks like it would be hard on the thighs
67860
Feels like some kind of foam underneath the cloth cover. It is definitely not beads. I find it fairly comfortable padding, and I have a relatively heavy 17" Toshiba. HTH
67861
It is a firm padding like a chair cushion and very comfortable on the thighs. I have had mine for 2 years and really like it. the one I ordered recently was a gift. My brother had visited me and really liked my lapdesk so ordered him one.
67862
I'm not sure how to describe it, but it is certainly not "hard on the thighs". It has a semi-firm feel to it, but it is so comfortable that I have never thought of it as being cumbersome. It's a very good product. Try it; if you don't like it, you can always send it back. BTW, my wife also has one and I've never heard any negative comments from her.
67863
Its soft. It is so comfortable. You don't even feel it on ur legs. Its amazing really.
67864
It is neither hard foam, or squishy beads. It is a medium-to-soft foam, much like memory foam, and the outside is wrapped in a cotton-like netting which adds coolness and comfort. I have spent many many many hours with this and my 17" laptop on my lap doing research and papers and homework for college, etc. and comfort was never an issue. Hope this helps!!
1443383
It's not super padded, but not hard plastic either. If you find it too hard, it would be easy to get a cushioned seat cover. I did find myself sore from the seat for the first few days, but if you use it consistently, you won't notice it for long.
370571
The "padding" inside is basically like a Dr Scholl's shoe insert. Its vaguely rubbery and slippery. Its very hard to tell when actually laying on the topper, but if you'd definitely notice it if you were to pinch the product or press firmly down on it and then move back and forth.
2058809
It kinda squishes your thigh and makes it lumpy but it doesn't hurt and is pretty comfortable. It does go on mid-thigh.
1384443
Hi Nancy, hilarious that amazon asked me to answer! I ordered this and it never arrived, never heard from company, and Amazon paid my claim and fully refunded my money on it. No idea if it is padded as it never arrived! Best of luck with your purchase. Brian
1568237
It is a high density foam. We went from a 4 inch low density to this and we can not believe how comfortable it is. It has some give but is very supportive. I don't feel like I was climbing out of hole when I moved on it.
234401
It's not padded, but the fabric is very thick and it's lined. It offers a degree of compression--at least I feel that it sort of "squeezes" my chest, but it's a mild compression. I've never used compression bras or tops so I don't know how it would compare to something intentionally designed to compress. For me, it provides support without hurting.
1262755
The foam they put in there is really dense. I work out on concrete floors and I don't feel the shock in my tailbone like I did with those foam puzzle pieces.
818076
Can't completely answer your question because my seat is padded. Is rather have the few ounces more of gel on a bumpin down ride than having a numb crotch. To answer your question, it's not allot of padding but it's comfortable. The short itself is a great style and fit, and you could wear a different under short wit more gel if you needed to.
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You're Welcome! There is sort of like a rubbery gel inside and the top is covered with a smooth material. The bottom however is not covered so that it should stay firm and in place. I will try to see if it is possible to post a close up.
2225959
I'm guessing poly-styrene beads. The same as any regular bean bag chair, just much smaller. If you sleep with your hand under your head right now, you can utilize the same technique on this pillow, to make it from loosey goosey, to almost as hard as sleeping on a solid styrofoam slab. And anything in between. I was hesitant because of the spandex covering. That is not a concern. It is tough. You might want to put it in a small pillowcase cover that you can remove for easy washing. The beads will compact and shrink after extended everyday use. The pillow is cheap enough to just replace when that happens. (a long time - mine gets used hard/alot, lol) In fact, I tried to go back to my regular pillow, and simply cannot. I can't seep on my old pillow anymore. This thing is THAT comfortable. I am actually going to order more, maybe the 4 pack set, and have some cheap Scoubie Doo sweat pants I have, using the leg portion to make covers for them. The sweat pants were size El Grande, and they don't fit me. They will make nice covers - but this is NOT neccesary at all. The spandex is very comfortable. My dogs drool on my pillow a lot, lol.
1678351
The sides are padded and squishy. They do not have hard forms in them more like a pillow all the way around.
498472
It feels like they are made of silicon. Verry skuishy and comfortable. Hope this helps.
1678350
They're flat but have the same external covering. So not padded, but they are equally soft.
433696
I would say it feels pretty thick. I've never had a case like this before, just the foam soft ones, so I cannot relate to the pealing. This one feels durable. It is hard but flexible with pressure.
526180
It's not padded. The padded ones are awful to use... I had the Gaian one. It does hurt your back at all, or at least not mine, it helped mine get better.
947609
The seat is firm but it is padded. Of course you can always add a cushion if needed. I am very happy with this bike overall.