Best running shorts on Reddit
226 reviews from r/running, r/lululemon, r/XXRunning and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Lululemon
4.6
(50)
"I like the fast and free split shorts and the new shake it out short style is really great!"
"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."
#2
Brooks
4.4
(17)
"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 2 INCH GANG"
"Brooks Sherpa? Love them, but I take noassatall daily."
"I swear by the Brooks Chaser 7, they're longer than some people like."
"My favorite combo right now is path projects 5” base liner + brooks Sherpa shorts."
#3
Patagonia
4.5
(15)
"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
Nike
4.1
(16)
"I run in 4 in Nike Strides and love them, but I have big thighs."
"Nike shorts with the 3 inch inseam liner!"
"Holy crap, those 2013 Nike's are my go-to shorts as well."
"Nike tempo,or lululemon has a fast and free split short"
"What worked for me was the asics, nike and puma."
"Nike has three and four inch running shorts for men."
"The two that work were Lulu Lemon and Nike."
"I'm a fan of Nike's Tempo shorts."
"Been super happy with my Nike Flex Stride shorts."
"Nike flex stride is great but the rabbit running quadbanger “5 is unreal tho."
#5
Baleaf
4.2
(13)
"I use baleaf bike shorts (non padded). They have two crazy deep side pockets."
"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."
#6
Oiselle
4.8
(9)
"Oiselle makes some great shorts for running"
"[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."
#7
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."
#8
Decathlon
4.2
(10)
"I've been using Decathlon running shorts since 2018."
"Https://www.decathlon.ca/fr/p/8325702/short-de-course-homme-dry-noir#/?queryID=311fe0e94c64e08bdbb94756352362e8"
"I bought mine sa Decathlon parang 390 ata."
"I get decathlon stuff or wait for Nike to go on sale for a sub-P1000 price."
"Vouchhh decathlon true to size nakukuha ko from them WAYYY CHEAPER"
"Madami silang murang option for running shorts."
"Maraming varieties"
"Decathlon meron."
"I'd recommend decathlon or under armour."
"I use the 5 Euro shorts from decathlon...besides the side effect if I have been slacking in running to get more chalfed when doing speed workout, I have no complaints."
#9
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."
#10
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."
#11
Rabbit
4.8
(6)
"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."
"I'm a big fan of Rabbit FKT 3" Race Split"
"Many of their options have several pockets and are specifically for running."
#12
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."
#13
Tracksmith
4.8
(5)
"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."
"I have heard that the Tracksmith Session shorts have adequate storage space."
#15
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"
#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
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."
#18
Fabletics
4.7
(3)
"Honestly those fabletics shorts that show up in your Instagram feed are amazing."
"Seconding Fabletics or Lululemon."
"I don’t find that Fabletics shorts ride up at all."
#19
Asics
4.0
(3)
"Work great for me."
"I started buying Asics 7" 2-in-1 shorts for exactly this reason and they work great for me."
"Asics makes some great half tights for men, very breathable."
#20
Adidas
3.7
(3)
"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."
"Usual running shorts from adidas and nike are much better"
#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
Vuori
4.5
(2)
"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."
#24
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."
#25
Salomon
4.5
(2)
"Salomon Sense Pro shorts. Just ran a 50 miler in them."
"Salomon Cairn."
#26
Gymshark
4.0
(2)
"Gymshark shorts with pocket zips."
"Sells decent shorts with zippers on the pockets."
#27
New Balance
4.0
(2)
"I like New Balance shorts in general the best."
"New balance din but quite pricey."
#28
Unifit
4.0
(2)
"Eto rin nabasa ko dati na nirecommend nila"
"Try checking this cheap one from unifit"
#29
REI
5.0
(1)
"It think my favorite shorts are some half tights with any linerless shorts on top."
#30
Speedo
5.0
(1)
"Speedo makes the best running shorts."
#31
Compression
5.0
(1)
"Compression shorts! I got big and sweaty girl legs and they’re the only thing that consistently works."
#32
Tracker
5.0
(1)
"I'm usually a compression lover but I just discovered the tracker and it is absolutely fantastic!"
#33
Cardiokingz
5.0
(1)
"Cardiokingz make nice split shorts."
#34
Track
5.0
(1)
"Track that high rise 3" are super flattering on more of a pear shape IMO!"
#35
Squirrels Nut Butter
5.0
(1)
"My magic solution is Squirrels Nut Butter. Smells amazing and seriously works!"
#36
Pilyo
4.0
(1)
"Im using the cheap ass Pilyo Leg Shorts at 200 each for daily runs."
#37
American Eagle
4.0
(1)
"Man I’m pretty happy with my American eagle tech fleece shorts even in the summer."
#38
On Running
4.0
(1)
"You may like On Running performance shorts - two side pockets + pockets along the waistband."
#39
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."
#40
Yoga/Bike
4.0
(1)
"I wear yoga/bike shorts with a long inseam that goes almost to my knees."
#41
Athleta
4.0
(1)
"(2) Athleta Ultimate Stash High Rise 7 Short - these are less compressive but still super high quality."
#42
Bench
4.0
(1)
"Look at bench and decathlon durable as in"
#43
Wolaco
4.0
(1)
"I like the wolaco and janji shorts!"
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