Featuring a built in anti-chafe compression liner, Avalon Hybrid 15″ Shorts provide ultimate comfort while keeping your goods in place. But hey, if you’ve got the budget and you want to look good and feel even better, take a look at the Ponto Short. These shorts are unlined which is normally a huge plus in our book, but because of the way the material canvases your features, we’d recommend “layering up” if you catch our drift. A polyester/spandex blend that is so dang stretchy, you’ll think we made it out of a toy from the 90s.

In some cases these cookies can improve the speed with which we can process your request as they allow us to remember site preferences that you’ve selected.This includes our innovative, moisture wicking NB Dry systems and NB Fresh systems, which help keep you cool and sweat-free. Tennis style has been trendier than ever since the pandemic, and while we'll always love the classic '80s-style tennis shorts trend, next-gen brand Palmes is doling out some of the best apparel for your next match on the court. If a comfortable, supportive liner is your first priority in gym shorts, then you should consider this pair. The drop-in phone pocket easily fits large smartphones plus there's a sneaky hole for headphone wires.

With an 8-inch inseam, these surprisingly lightweight shorts are reminiscent of our best budget pick, the Champion Mesh shorts but aren’t as practical or as comfortable. Durable, light, stretchy and super comfortable, they stay put whether you're dropping into weighted squats or sprinting round the track. When wearing a harness, I prefer climbing in my seven-inch-inseam pair; I’ve found that the five-inch-inseam version is prone to bunching up near the groin. A polyester/spandex blend that'll let you do the Presidential Fitness Test or ask your Mom to count how long you can hold your breath for.

But generally you want to make sure there's some stretch to the material to allow you to move freely (look for elastane or nylon), and moisture-wicking properties to keep you dry and comfortable. Fit definitely also ventures into the realm of style, so think about what you want folks to see you wearing. While the name insinuates they're for runners, we've found these shorts are apt for any sweaty endeavor: hiking, lifting, humid summer days, and beyond.

Men’s gym shorts are an integral part of any gym wear collection and so we wanted to make sure they possessed what we think are two of the most vital features. And to help you hit the ground running on your 2024 fitness goals, we went deep on a catalogue of the finest ones we've ever tested. There are three zipped pockets (one on each side and one on the back), a drawstring inside the waistband and the raised rubber logo adds a splash of colour.Almost all of the gym shorts on this list are available with liners, but Saxx offers the most supportive one. Describing the feel, Flores says they have a “great stretch to them, meaning you can perform exercises in all planes of motion without obstruction. Runners generally carry a few necessities with them, like keys, some cash or cards, and energy gels, so zippered pockets are almost certainly mandatory.

Finally, footballers can get their shorts from our Football collections, or choose from our collection of high-performance shorts.Available in three colours, they come in a flattering slim fit but are still roomy enough for gym buffs such as yourself. For those who don’t feel comfortable showing off too much, get yourself stylish gym shorts for men that come with legging liners and pockets. The five-inch inseam makes for some great thigh-bearing fit checks, while a seven-inch inseam is a little more modest.