Shorts reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 135 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Shorts brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AusFemaleFashion, r/MTB, r/RunNYC, r/bjj, r/crossfit. Top-rated brands include Lululemon (4.7/5), Burton (4.8/5), Snag (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews135
Subreddits29
Posts40
Brands73
Products83
135 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Lululemon
4.7
(23)
"Lululemon is expensive but their running shorts are extremely light weight and lined."
"I always recommend lulu lemon shorts."
"Love Lululemon shorts both casual and active."
"I eventually tried Lululemon and I LOVE them."
"Lululemons shorts are absolutely incredible."
"I’d go with pace breaker shorts for running!"
"Lulu fast and free or the expntl race day ready ones!"
"I like my lululemon speed up high rise shorts"
"Speed ups. Black. I’ve worn them for years."
"I love my speed up. Lined. Stay in place and comfortable for any distance running."
#2
Burton
4.8
(4)
"Check out the Burton impact shorts. They are amazing"
"Only used Burton, they were great. Lasted a couple hundred days and still no signs of wear n tear."
"Burton total impact highly recommend."
"They are very thin but have pretty good tailbone protection and are comfortable to wear all day."
#3
Snag
4.8
(4)
"Look up Snag tights, they have a product called Chub Rub Shorts just for this specific purpose."
"I highly suggest checking out chub rub shorts by snag."
"Snag tights chub rub shorts are the best!"
"I wear Snag and love them but they come from overseas."
#4
Active Truth
4.5
(4)
"Active truth or Echt are my faves!"
"Active Truth - the best tights ever."
"Active truth."
"Have a look at active truth or runfaster. They are fitness brands but have plain styles."
#5
T8
5.0
(3)
"T8 Sherpa shorts - lightweight, breathable and with a built in running band it’s fantastic for storage."
"T8 Sherpa Shorts from raceya (local retailer website)."
"Lightweight, tough as nails and have an integrated running belt."
#6
Bearbottom
4.7
(3)
"I like bearbottom for breathable synthetic shorts."
"They should be exactly what you're looking for without breaking the bank."
"Bearbottom. I tried all three and liked them all."
#7
Uniqlo
4.7
(3)
"I really like Uniqlo Airism Shorts"
"I wear the Uniqlo airism bike shorts and even when I go running, they stay put!"
"Specifically, you want the Dry-Ex shorts."
#8
Bonds
4.7
(3)
"The bonds chafe ones are my personal fave!!"
"Honestly - the bonds ones have been so good for me!! I have big legs which are even bigger post partum."
"I like the Bonds Chafe Off ones from Big W."
#9
Fox
4.3
(3)
"I just bought a pair of Fox Ranger shorts with the removable padded liners. So far so good. Durable material, sufficient padding, good zippers on the pockets."
"I personally find fox rangers the best bang for buck for shorts with a decent detachable liner."
"Not sure if they are Unisex or gender specific."
#10
Zoic
4.3
(3)
"I have multiple pairs of Zoic Ether shorts and they are my go to MTB shorts."
"Zoic makes some great MTB shorts that aren’t crazy expensive."
"These are knockoffs of the Zoic Ether shorts. Both are good. I have the Zoic brand and my buddy has some of this brand. They have both held up well."
#11
Cotton On
4.3
(3)
"The best ones for me the past few years have been the ribbed Cotton On with side pockets."
"I used the cotton on workout shorts with the side pockets under dresses at work."
"Try the ones from CottonOn, they don’t go up and last for years."
#12
Pearl Izumi
4.0
(3)
"My Pearl Izumi chamois has lasted 10 seasons. It's finally starting to slip down, but only slightly. It has great padding."
"I’d say my go tos are Pearl Izumi. Also have Fox, Bontragers and some old school Nashbars that I wear when it’s cooler!"
"These are closest in length and waist height. I don't know if that mesh stuff will last 10 years, but who knows."
#13
Rockwear
5.0
(2)
"I just got a pair from Rockwear because I have the same problem and I've been trying different lengths/brands."
"Best ones I've bought are from Rockwear. The shorts I have are the same length as in your first pic."
#14
Satisfy
5.0
(2)
"Satisfy in the "Tech Silk" with the justice liner kills everything else."
"Satisfy TechSilk wins. Most comfortable shorts by far, horribly expensive but great to run in."
#15
Rapha
5.0
(2)
"Rapha fast and light shorts are the ticket for someone not used to or interested in bulk when riding."
"Rapha makes some liner bibs. Honestly, I wear them 85% of the time now."
#16
Bandit
5.0
(2)
"Bandit vento split shorts are awesome!"
"I love the Bandit Vento shorts! Highly recommend"
#17
CRZ Yoga
4.5
(2)
"My favorite! from CRZ Yoga"
"I got some 10 inch from CRZ yoga in their Black Friday sale and quite like them."
#18
Ten Thousand
4.5
(2)
"Pricey but they last."
"Not cheap though."
#19
POC
4.5
(2)
"I use the POC Air Layer bibs and absolutely love them."
"POC has a couple of different ones."
#20
Nike
4.5
(2)
"These are the Nike Fly Splinter 10" Dri-fit shorts."
"I would try looking up ACG (All climate gear) Nike shorts."
#21
Bn3th
4.5
(2)
"I’ve found the bn3th chamois to be the most comfortable because it has the least amount of padding."
"I have a pair of these that I like: https://www.bn3th.ca/products/north-shore-bike-liner-short-black"
#23
Lee
4.0
(2)
"Second Lee mom shorts."
"Had to size up but good length and not tight around the thighs"
#24
Patagonia
4.0
(2)
"Patagonia MTB shorts (on sale) have been good for me."
"I wore ExOfficio boxer briefs and a pair of MTB shorts (Patagonia)."
#25
Scramble
4.0
(2)
"I have a pair of men’s scramble combo shorts - with the spandex layer underneath and I like those a lot."
"Scramble shorts generally have a long inseam"
#26
Gaidama
4.0
(2)
"Gaidama has shorts that come in two lengths. I like the longer length."
"Some of the other girls on my team like to wear the gaidama shorts."
#27
Ripple
3.5
(2)
"I recently fell for the Rippl ads. Bought a pair and I still feel good about my coxxyx."
"You can get the ripple impact shorts for a decent price at the moment."
#28
Humvee
5.0
(1)
"Paired with Humvee 3/4 shorts, pants, and regular shorts, can’t go wrong."
#29
Adidas
5.0
(1)
"Anything Adidas that's "aero ready" wicks away sweat and dries in seconds."
#30
7mesh
5.0
(1)
"7mesh. Buy their bib chamois and glidepath shorts. Sorted."
#31
Fox Racing
5.0
(1)
"You need these https://www.foxracing.com/product/flexair-ascent-cargo-bib-shorts/33744.html"
#32
Pactimo and Velocio
5.0
(1)
"I use Pactimo and Velocio. They are meshy to breathe better under shirts but keep everything in place."
#33
Etong
5.0
(1)
"Very comfy and it's TRULY stretchable."
#34
NOAH
5.0
(1)
"Awesome for recreational activities!"
#35
Kore
5.0
(1)
"Kore and/or Sunday Performance shorts"
#36
Rabbit
5.0
(1)
"Rabbit “Catch Me If You Can”"
#37
Oiselle
5.0
(1)
"Oiselle makes some great shorts for running"
#38
Wrangler
5.0
(1)
"Honestly i just get the wrangler shorts from Walmart. They are great and will last forever."
#39
Duluth Trading
5.0
(1)
"Duluth Trading has incredibly durable/functional products"
#40
Backcountry
5.0
(1)
"The Backcountry Slickrock shorts (and pants) are my favorite I have ever owned. So lightweight, nice fit, and still have room for knee pads."
#41
Taking Shape
5.0
(1)
"Taking shape has bamboo shorts that are really good, for chafing and comfort."
#42
Mama Movement
5.0
(1)
"I’m a Mama Movement convert. They’re $95 a pair but they don’t move."
#43
Pawlie
5.0
(1)
"Pawlie's mid shorts are my absolute favourite."
#44
Cotton On Body
5.0
(1)
"Best ones I’ve found are cotton on body bike shorts."
#45
Big W
5.0
(1)
"I've been buying these from Big W and I honestly love them."
#46
Lorna Jane
5.0
(1)
"Lorna Jane Amy shorts have never ridden up on my thick thighs."
#47
Exoticathletica
5.0
(1)
"My number one most comfy, no movement ones are Exoticathletica."
#48
TS14 Plus
5.0
(1)
"TS14 plus made really comfy ones. I’d always wait til a sale and buy 4/5 pairs."
#49
CW-X
5.0
(1)
"The ones I use are called CW-X. They’re super supportive for my joint issues."
#50
Hayabusa and Venum
4.0
(1)
"I got some Hayabusa and Venum shorts with a longer inseam"
#51
EcoWolf
4.0
(1)
"No velcro is a huge plus."
#52
Keiko Raca
4.0
(1)
"Keiko raca shorts. Order from their website or in person When in queens, nyc."
#53
Venum
4.0
(1)
"Venum for sure"
#54
Club Ride
4.0
(1)
"Separate liners shorts, like Club Ride level 1 or Ketl Mtn is what I prefer."
#55
Airlift
4.0
(1)
"5" Airlift Energy Short or the 3" Airlift Short if you're looking for something shorter."
#56
Jockey
4.0
(1)
"Jockey make some. They can be worn as underwear but I generally wear them over something else."
#57
Western Rise
4.0
(1)
"Western Rise Evolution Shorts."
#58
Levi's
4.0
(1)
"For option 1 i recommend Levi's Chino shorts."
#59
Pilyo
4.0
(1)
"Im using the cheap ass Pilyo Leg Shorts at 200 each for daily runs."
#60
Asics
4.0
(1)
"What worked for me was the asics, nike and puma."
#61
Unifit
4.0
(1)
"Try checking this cheap one from unifit."
#62
Triple 8
4.0
(1)
"They helped out with a few slow speed crashes."
#63
Chromag
4.0
(1)
"I have Chromag Feint and Dharco for shorts, both really good. No built in liner though."
#64
Hyperfly
4.0
(1)
"I like the Hyperfly Icon w/liner."
#65
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Lots of good options for men's athletic shorts at Costco. I buy all of my gym shorts from there"
#66
Vital
4.0
(1)
"Vital seamless shorts. I have one in expresso marl."
#67
Tatami
4.0
(1)
"Tatami has both longer shorts and leggings that are good for grappling."
#68
Champion
4.0
(1)
"I wear these under a black mini dress I have."
#69
Brilliant Basics
4.0
(1)
"I found the big w ones really good! They’re breathable and I went a size above my normal size."
#70
Specialized
4.0
(1)
"Specialized was clearing out some of their MTB shorts and shorts with removable chamois a few moths back."
#71
Hestia
4.0
(1)
"I have some from Hestia that I love."
#72
Military
3.0
(1)
"Military PT shorts. May not be available to civilians."
#73
Tapout
3.0
(1)
"Tapout"
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