Best running shorts on Reddit

212 reviews from r/running, r/lululemon, r/XXRunning and 12 more subreddits

212 reviews from
and
By Brand
/
By Product
#1

Lululemon

4.6
(48)
"I swear by the Lulu Align 6” bike shorts. Only ones I’ve found that don’t ride up my thunder thighs."
·
"They’re the most popular short for good reason."
·
"Honestly try the Pace Breakers!"
·
"Hotty hots especially."
·
"Swift speed shorts (if they ever come back)."
·
"I personally find the Wonder Train series the best for running."
·
"I have two different lululemon pairs."
·
"I love Lululemon’s shorts!! Both the like legging king and the traditional running shorts."
·
"Janji, Lululemon, and Rabbit are the best, in that order."
·
"Fast and free shorts all the way!! I definitely prefer them over speed ups."
·
#2

Brooks

4.5
(16)
"Brooks Sherpa or Path Projects."
·
"What I found working really well was brooks sherpa medium."
·
"Brooks Sherpas or Nike Flex Stride (both 5”) are my go tos."
·
"Brooks Sherpa. Patagonia Strider Pro."
·
"Really comfy, no chafing."
·
"Brooks Sherpa have served me well as a 2 in 1 short."
·
"Brooks Sherpa? Love them, but I take noassatall daily."
·
"Fits iPhone 7 in back pocket, no jiggle."
·
"I wear 8" bike-style shorts (like Brooks Method)... not flowy, but chafe-free."
·
"My favorite combo right now is path projects 5” base liner + brooks Sherpa shorts."
·
#3

Patagonia

4.6
(14)
"I have pretty big thighs and while more of a weightlifter/ cyclist than runner, when I do run I find Patagonia Strider Pros in 5 inch are great."
·
"Patagonia running shorts!"
·
"Patagonia Strider Pros. Looks great, comfortable, has FOUR stretch pockets."
·
"Patagonia Nine Trails. I love the zipper pockets."
·
"Only shorts I go running in! Picked up a couple more while they were on sale too."
·
"Only shorts I go running in!"
·
"Patagonia has the best shorts!!"
·
"Patagonia Strider Pros have some major utility to them."
·
"I would I run in Patagonia baggies for a bit."
·
"Patagonia endless run shorts are great."
·
#4

Baleaf

4.1
(12)
"Baleaf are my go to."
·
"Baleaf on Amazon has a great lineup of outdoor/exercise apparel and impossibly low prices for the quality of fabric and stitching."
·
"Baleaf running shorts are my go to right now."
·
"For inexpensive I run in this brand on Amazon- baleaf."
·
"I really like Baleaf bike shorts (not the padded-butt ones)."
·
"I like the Baleaf brand on Amazon."
·
"Baleaf! It's a go-to brand from Amazon for me."
·
"I like the Baleaf bike shorts."
·
"I use Baleaf. Zipper pocket on back will fit most phones and a house key."
·
"Baleaf on Amazon, they cost around $18 and come in numerous colors."
·
#5

Nike

4.0
(12)
"Nike shorts with the 3 inch inseam liner!"
·
"Holy crap, those 2013 Nike's are my go-to shorts as well."
·
"What worked for me was the asics, nike and puma."
·
"Nike has three and four inch running shorts for men."
·
"If you have budget pwede ka mag nike or adidas around 2-3k."
·
"The two that work were Lulu Lemon and Nike."
·
"Been super happy with my Nike Flex Stride shorts."
·
"Nike flex stride is great but the rabbit running quadbanger “5 is unreal tho."
·
"I’ve got the exact same pair of Nike shorts that I also bought in 2013 and they are also my favourite."
·
"I like Nike because they’re always on discount."
·
#6

Path Projects

4.7
(9)
"I like Path Projects shorts with their separate liner."
·
"They have versions with bigger/more relaxed leg openings."
·
"PATH Projects all the way."
·
"My husband wears Path Project shorts with their liners and he loves them."
·
"Path projects! Sooo great. Separate short from liner, no chafing."
·
"Small company, made in the USA, and cheaper than nearly every option on here."
·
"My top picks here: Path projects and Janji."
·
"I prefer Path Projects - shorts & liner are separate."
·
"Path Projects makes a short that has a more relaxed fit."
#7

Oiselle

4.8
(8)
"[Oiselle Pocket Jogger shorts] are my all time favorite."
·
"I love oiselle long roga shorts."
·
"Seconding Oiselle."
·
"GAME CHANGER. I no longer have to worry about my thighs chafing even on long runs."
·
"For Women Oiselle pocket joggers."
·
"For women, the oiselle pocket joggers are my must haves."
·
"I also like the long loose oiselle shorts."
·
"I like the Oiselle pocket jogger shorts! Only shorts that never ride up for me and the pockets are amazing."
#8

Constantly Varied Gear

4.4
(7)
"The best thing I’ve found for running with my own thick thighs are Constantly Varied Gear shorts."
·
"They are the only thing that I’ve ever run in that don’t chafe ever."
·
"Constantly varied gear shorts (the bike shorts/tights/leggings kind) are the only thing that has never chaffed around my waist."
·
"I'm a fan of CVG shorts."
·
"My thick thigh friends love Constantly Varied Gear."
·
"My wife really likes the Constantly Varied Gear shorts."
·
"Granted they are marketed to women, but my brother wears some of the more unisex patterns."
#9

Amazon

4.4
(7)
"They're by far my favorite running shorts, literally never move and i avoid chub rub, 10/10"
·
"I have a few pairs of these shorts, and they've been incredibly durable."
·
"Love the pockets."
·
"These are comfortable, flattering, and pretty inexpensive on Amazon."
·
"They sell it as a 5" and 9" combo for a reasonable price."
·
"I've got some bootleg high waisted shorts from amazon for 12 bucks, ended up buying a few... they have pockets for my phone and they keep me feeling held together."
·
"I just ordered some of these from Amazon. Have never used this brand, but they get good reviews."
#10

Janji

4.7
(6)
"Janji, Lululemon, and Rabbit are the best, in that order."
·
"I have switched from ChicknLegs to Janji and New Balance half tights."
·
"These Janji half tights are great. Terrific fit, soft fabric, and the extra pockets are :chefskiss:."
·
"Janji half tights (any half tight brand really) or Tracksmith session shorts."
·
"Janji’s Groundwork Pace Shorts are amazing."
·
"I love the Janji Groundwork Pace Shorts but they are a bit expensive."
#11

Rabbit

4.8
(5)
"Janji, Lululemon, and Rabbit are the best, in that order."
·
"RunInRabbit 100%. I’ve slowly replaced all my shorts with Rabbit!"
·
"Check out Rabbit and Oiselle!"
·
"HIGHLY recommend."
·
"Many of their options have several pockets and are specifically for running."
#13

Tracksmith

5.0
(4)
"I have yet to rip though a pair of Tracksmith Session shorts. Those are my go to."
·
"They come in 5" and 7" inseams and both variants have an outer and inner pocket."
·
"Tracksmith lane 5 tights."
·
"I love Tracksmith Session shorts, the 5” ones. They are the gold standard imho."
#14

T8

4.8
(4)
"T8 Sherpa Shorts from raceya."
·
"T8 Sherpa shorts 100%."
·
"The best shorts by far I’ve used are the T8 Sherpa shorts with commando undies."
·
"T8 Sherpa Shorts"
#15

Fabletics

4.5
(4)
"Honestly those fabletics shorts that show up in your Instagram feed are amazing."
·
"Seconding Fabletics or Lululemon."
·
"I wear the fabletics bike shorts"
·
"I don’t find that Fabletics shorts ride up at all."
#16

Target

4.3
(4)
"Targets all in motion brand is a great fit for larger thighs."
·
"Target all in motion."
·
"I wear mostly Target branded shorts."
·
"Target's brand is perfect, specifically the ones with the built in back pocket with a zipper."
#17

Decathlon

4.3
(4)
"I've been using Decathlon running shorts since 2018."
·
"Decathlon meron."
·
"Today I used them to carry my ridiculously large phone, keys, mask, sweets and tissues."
·
"I'd recommend decathlon or under armour."
#18

Track That

5.0
(3)
"Track That 5” a size up from your normal lulu short size is LIFE CHANGING."
·
"Track That 5”!! I have thicker thighs but they are roomy enough that they do not ride up at all."
·
"Track that 5 inch for sure."
#19

Vuori

4.3
(3)
"The absolute best short I've found is Vuori Kore short (5''). Not only do they look great but the compression boxer liner completely disappears when I put them on."
·
"I've had really good luck with the Vuori Kore short."
·
"Very comfortable and the liners are butter soft."
#20

Adidas

4.3
(3)
"Adidas Essentials"
·
"I wear compression shorts (with a pocket for my phone, wich is absolute gold so it doesn't bounce around) and wear Adidas Own The Run shorts."
·
"Currently using Adidas Own the Run shorts and those are working really well for me."
#21

Legends

5.0
(2)
"Legends brand Luka shorts. They come in 5” and 7”."
·
"I really like the Luka shorts from Legends brands."
#22

PATH Projects

5.0
(2)
"According to ten junk miles, path projects are the best."
·
"I like PATH Projects shorts (the Sykes 7")."
#23

Running Warehouse

4.5
(2)
"Very good prices and quality compared to what you’d find at your average sporting goods stores."
·
"Runningwarehouse . Com is my go to for running gear."
#24

Asics

4.0
(2)
"Work great for me."
·
"I started buying Asics 7" 2-in-1 shorts for exactly this reason and they work great for me."
#25

Gymshark

4.0
(2)
"Gymshark shorts with pocket zips."
·
"Sells decent shorts with zippers on the pockets."
#26

New Balance

4.0
(2)
"I like New Balance shorts in general the best."
·
"New balance din but quite pricey."
#27

Soffe

4.0
(2)
"Look into Soffe shorts on the Amazon."
·
"Soffee running shorts on amazon I believe."
#28

HTP

5.0
(1)
"HTP drifit shorts. 250 lang yung sa HTP pero ganda ng quality."
#29

Tracker

5.0
(1)
"I'm usually a compression lover but I just discovered the tracker and it is absolutely fantastic!"
#30

Cardiokingz

5.0
(1)
"Cardiokingz make nice split shorts."
#31

Karrimor

5.0
(1)
"The compression lining stops any chafing"
#32

PUMA

5.0
(1)
"Try this PUMA run shorts."
#33

Triathlon Shorts

5.0
(1)
"Try triathlon shorts with the side pockets."
#34

Linerless 7" Pace Breakers

5.0
(1)
"He describes them as “feeling like he’s only wearing his boxers”"
#35

TSLA

4.0
(1)
"I just buy the cheap TSLA ones in Amazon, I prefer the ones with regular pockets and a zipper at the top of the butt."
#36

Girlfriend Collective

4.0
(1)
"I like my girlfriend collective bike shorts!"
#37

Yoga/Bike

4.0
(1)
"I wear yoga/bike shorts with a long inseam that goes almost to my knees."
#38

Toughletics

4.0
(1)
"I like the toughletics (I think?) leggings from Costco."
#39

Rhone

4.0
(1)
"Wear Rhone shorts for my thunder thighs."
#40

Unifit

4.0
(1)
"Try checking this cheap one from unifit"
#41

Kipro

4.0
(1)
"I like these, though for me the seams on the front of the the thigh have chafed occasionally when it's really humid and I'm sweating a lot."
#42

Puma

4.0
(1)
"What worked for me was the asics, nike and puma."
#43

American Eagle

4.0
(1)
"Man I’m pretty happy with my American eagle tech fleece shorts even in the summer."
#44

Russell

4.0
(1)
"I like the Russell shorts from Walmart."
#45

Majola

4.0
(1)
"I use majola shorts… they have one liner so no need of underwear."
#46

Senita

4.0
(1)
"Senita shorts are good and they have ones with pockets."
#47

Salomon

4.0
(1)
"The Salamon S/Lab 4", 6" or 9" are super light."

Discover your audience

GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.

If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your first customers online, GummySearch is for you.

Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.

Tell me more
Get started
Audience Research