In short
- 5-inch = shorter, freer, cooler. 7-inch = more coverage, more versatile.
- Brief-lined shorts need no underwear and dry fastest.
- For runs over an hour, look for a zipped pocket.
1. Length: 5-inch or 7-inch?
The number is the inseam, the length of the inner leg seam.
5″≈ 12.5 cm
Short and fast
Sits high on the thigh. Maximum freedom of movement and airflow.
Fast runsHot weatherRaces7″≈ 18 cm
The all-rounder
Ends near mid-thigh. More coverage, works for running, gym and everyday.
Easy runsGymEveryday2. Liner: which type?
1
Brief-lined
A built-in mesh brief. Nothing to wear underneath, fewer layers to rub.
Dries fastest2
2-in-1
Tight inner short under a loose outer layer. Helps against chafing.
Long runsPhone pocket0
Unlined
Just the short. Wear it over your own base layer.
Most versatile3. Pockets and fabric
Up to an hour, a small key pocket is enough. For longer runs choose a zipped back pocket that holds a phone without bouncing. Light woven polyester is the standard fabric: it does not hold water and dries quickly; a little stretch helps the short move with you.
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