AWEIDS Men's 3-Inch Running Split Shorts

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They’ll work for beginners and elite runners alike, and we’re confident you’ll appreciate having them in your drawer. For what it’s worth, after wearing split shorts for over 25 years, we haven’t found another pair that even comes close to the fit, functionality, and styling of the SOAR Race Shorts 5. It turns out that length actually matters in terms of where you’ll be wearing your shorts and what type of activity you intend to use them for. Longer shorts such as the 5-inch or 7-inch version are our go-to when traveling because of their all-purpose versatility, easily doubling as gym shorts, hiking shorts, or even swimming shorts.

Still, even with the draw cord fully cinched tight around our waist, there weren’t any hot spots or irritation. These stripped-back, minimal running shorts feature a trademark inseam length that finishes high up the thigh – sometimes with a split in the fabric on the outside leg to help with movement and airflow. Testing locations included up and down the coast of California as well as trails in Mammoth Lakes, Moab, and Seattle.

Three pairs of these shorts lasted over 5,000 miles of torture on a recent trek back and forth across the country, with only the liner showing true signs of deterioration. The tension used to hold the shorts up serves as a great anchor point to prevent them from bouncing around as you run. The 9-inch short used to be a very popular length, but as men got more comfortable wearing shorter lengths, the appeal started to die down, she explains.

The best part is the massive selection of colors and printed styles the BOA split shorts offer, such as red flannel, American flag, and Hawaiian print. The most common lengths are 5inch and 7inch and they go from tight to baggy, but all are made with breathable and moisture management materials for ultimate comfort. These shorts can easily carry a phone, 500mL soft flask, emergency wind shell, and enough fuel for over 3 hours with a dedicated pocket for trash. Bottom line — if you run every day and split shorts are your go-to, having a few of these in your rotation is worth saving money and spending it on high-quality racing split shorts like the SOAR Elite Racers above. However, If you are new to running and are looking to play it safe when it comes to choosing the length of your running shorts, I recommend going for 4 inches for the women and 5 inches for the men.Provides modesty for those who want to enjoy the benefits of compression shorts but are not confident to go out in public with them. It used to be that "many brands only offered one length, which was usually a 7-inch [inseam]," Cassandra Campa, CEO and Founder of Next Level Wardrobe in New York City, says. For carrying small items like a credit card or some cash while running the shorts have two drop-in hip pockets. You could also check if there are any scripts, like ad blockers, running in your browser and disable them. While the 100% polyester shell isn’t stretchy, they offer superb freedom of movement thanks to a generous side split.