The road.cc review rates them very highly. It mentions a DWR coating but I'm not sure it's present in this particular one, as I can't see that mentioned on the Gore product page. Though I just splashed some water on my pair and it beaded off instantly.
These Gore semi-waterproof shorts have been mentioned favourably in the Essential Winter Clothing thread, I think:
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The road.cc review rates them very highly. It mentions a DWR coating but I'm not sure it's present in this particular one, as I can't see that mentioned on the Gore product page. Though I just splashed some water on my pair and it beaded off instantly.