Running Shorts reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 249 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 65 posts to rank the best Running Shorts brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/running, r/lululemon, r/XXRunning, r/PHRunners, r/Marathon_Training. Top-rated brands include Lululemon (4.6/5), Patagonia (4.7/5), Brooks (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews249
Subreddits18
Posts65
Brands45
Products79
249 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Lululemon
4.6
(54)
"I like the fast and free split shorts and the new shake it out short style is really great!"
"Love the WT bike shorts for running."
"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."
#2
Patagonia
4.7
(20)
"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."
"They are light, durable and the pockets can hold a bunch of stuff."
"Patagonia running shorts!"
"Patagonia Strider Pro"
"Agree! These are awesome. No bouncing. Fits phone and keys perfectly."
"+1 For the Strider Pro."
"Patagonia Strider Pros. Looks great, comfortable, has FOUR stretch pockets."
"I love the Patagonia Strider Pro shorts. My all time favorites..."
"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."
#3
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 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."
"I like Brooks Sherpa shorts."
#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!"
"Nike Flex Stride 5", they have a zipped pocket on the back, unsecured side pockets that are handy for after a race."
"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
4.1
(14)
"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
Path Projects
4.6
(11)
"I like Path Projects shorts with their separate liner."
"The lighter fabric dries very quickly and they have an all season liner you could pair with it if you chose. I’ve been running in these all summer and have loved them."
"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."
"Path project shorts if you don't mind separate liner/undies."
"I prefer Path Projects - shorts & liner are separate."
#7
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."
#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."
"Every pair of shorts I've bought from decathlon has zip pockets."
#9
Rabbit
4.9
(7)
"Rabbit “Catch Me If You Can”"
"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."
#10
Janji
4.7
(7)
"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."
"I want to wear only janji forever I love everything I have from them!"
"Janji’s Groundwork Pace Shorts are amazing."
"I love the Janji Groundwork Pace Shorts but they are a bit expensive."
#11
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."
#13
Adidas
4.2
(6)
"Adidas Own The Run, they have a zipped picked inside the right pocket. Awesome shorts too."
"Agreed. These are my favorite shorts."
"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."
"I wouldn't wear them for anything but running, though."
"Usual running shorts from adidas and nike are much better"
#14
T8
4.8
(5)
"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."
"I've been using the Sherpa shorts for a good while now - allows carrying of loads of stuff, including phone and keys."
"T8 Sherpa Shorts"
#15
Amazon
4.6
(5)
"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."
"I just ordered some of these from Amazon. Have never used this brand, but they get good reviews."
#16
Tracksmith
4.8
(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."
"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."
#17
Fabletics
4.8
(4)
"Honestly those fabletics shorts that show up in your Instagram feed are amazing."
"Seconding Fabletics or Lululemon."
"I have Fabletics 5’ motion 365 shorts. They’re literally perfect to run in. No inside liner cause I actually hate those."
"I don’t find that Fabletics shorts ride up at all."
#18
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."
#19
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."
#20
Asics
4.0
(3)
"What worked for me was the asics, nike and puma."
"Work great for me."
"I started buying Asics 7" 2-in-1 shorts for exactly this reason and they work great for me."
#21
Ten Thousand
5.0
(2)
"Ten Thousand is designed by Crossfitters/gym rats/athletes who likely have similar issues."
"Try https://www.tenthousand.cc/ they are my favorite"
#22
Legends
5.0
(2)
"Legends brand Luka shorts. They come in 5” and 7”."
"I really like the Luka shorts from Legends brands."
#23
Saxx
5.0
(2)
"Saxx actually makes a running short now. My husband loves them!"
"Saxx. My new favorite running shorts.... and amazing underwear."
#24
PATH Projects
5.0
(2)
"According to ten junk miles, path projects are the best."
"I like PATH Projects shorts (the Sykes 7")."
#25
Salomon
5.0
(2)
"I use the salomon sense pro shorts and the stretchy stuff works fine for me."
"Salomon Sense Pro shorts. Just ran a 50 miler in them."
#26
Birddogs
4.5
(2)
"I’m a big fan of the Birddogs shorts lots of pockets and they have the compression liner built in."
"Birddogs shorts"
#27
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."
#28
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."
#29
New Balance
4.0
(2)
"I like New Balance shorts in general the best."
"New balance din but quite pricey."
#30
TSLA
4.0
(2)
"TSLA’s cheapest running shorts on Amazon. Cut out the liners with scissors. That’s what I did. They’re perfect. Super light."
"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."
#31
Gymshark
4.0
(2)
"Gymshark shorts with pocket zips."
"Sells decent shorts with zippers on the pockets."
#32
Unifit
4.0
(2)
"Eto rin nabasa ko dati na nirecommend nila"
"Try checking this cheap one from unifit"
#33
Compression
5.0
(1)
"Compression shorts! I got big and sweaty girl legs and they’re the only thing that consistently works."
#34
Track
5.0
(1)
"Track that high rise 3" are super flattering on more of a pear shape IMO!"
#35
Puma
4.0
(1)
"What worked for me was the asics, nike and puma."
#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
Lonsdale
4.0
(1)
"I got a pair of Lonsdale for less than a fiver lasted me 2 years already still look new and I wear them all the time."
#39
GAP Fit
4.0
(1)
"GAP Fit has what you need. The lined pairs are outstanding for package security."
#40
B.O.A
4.0
(1)
"I like the B.O.A 1'' split shorts from running warehouse."
#41
Champion
4.0
(1)
"The champion ones are much better for me than the patagonias"
#42
Wolaco
4.0
(1)
"I like the wolaco and janji shorts!"
#43
Karrimor
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a pair of their 2-in-1 shorts for $12.98."
#44
H&M
4.0
(1)
"Mine have lasted for a while."
#45
REI
4.0
(1)
"I have a couple pairs of REI active pursuit shorts i really like."
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