Comments on: Trail Running Shorts Review Roundup

By: yousaf

yousaf — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:19:22 +0000

I’m not sure on every brand, but I do know that most brands off at least an XL size which typically goes up to size 40 waist depending on the brand. I also find that I can go with a slightly smaller size in running shorts

By: Lilly

Lilly — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:12:03 +0000

Hey David, thanks again for the post. Quick question though, I am speaking in behalf of new runners, I know some runners aren’t physically fit at all, and I guess not all sport manufacturers offer big short sizes, do you know other brands that provide extra sizes for new runners?

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 07:53:46 +0000

Thanks, David. I was a running now for almost a year and I love it. I’m hoping to read new reviews for 2017.
Best regards!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:57:45 +0000

For storage when running I have always used running belts of some kind but they are usually made from some kind of canvas that rubs or they have a buckle that pinches and they always bounce around when I’m running so these shorts with their own storage are a great idea. I particularly like the 3/4 tights, especially for the cold weather.

By: Christian Messerschmidt

Christian Messerschmidt — Thu, 26 May 2016 15:11:50 +0000

Hey David,
thanks for a nice review, I really like the concept of the Enduros.
My new go-tos are the Salomon Men’s Intensity with a built-in compression short and a wide waistband, almost as good as the Exo but much more affordable.

By: David Henry

David Henry — Wed, 25 May 2016 20:44:43 +0000

In reply to Dan. I'm not sure on every brand, but I do know that most brands off at least an XL size which typically goes up to size 40 waist depending on the brand. I also find that I can go with a slightly smaller size in running shorts than my jeans size where I'm a 33 waist where I can do 32 in in running shorts usually because the materials are stretchy and designed for movement. The more specialized the short (like some of these above) the less likely possibly that they offer and XXL, but that will probably vary with brands. I'm sure New Balance and Nike and some of the other larger shoe companies offer shorts in large sizes in some of their more basic models which some of the small companies like inov-8 or Dynafit are too specialized to offer very large sizes. Hope that helps some! -David

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 24 May 2016 09:26:21 +0000

Hi David! You’re post looks great! Just a quick question though, I am speaking in behalf of new runners, I know some runners aren’t physically fit at all, and I guess not all sport manufacturers offer big short sizes, do you know other brands that provide extra sizes for new runners?

By: LJ

LJ — Fri, 20 May 2016 08:35:03 +0000

Hi David,

My name is LJ. I work for a company specializing in developing innovative sports fabrics and apparel. We are looking in to develop a fabric/apparel targeting chafe prevention in runners.

We would like to get input from runners like you in to develop our products.Would you be interested helping us by giving your input & trying out our products ?

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 10 May 2016 17:16:06 +0000

In reply to David Henry. I had no idea shorts could hold so much in their pockets. But how many times per group run do you hear "is that a 500 ml soft flask in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" :)

By: David Henry

David Henry — Mon, 09 May 2016 16:37:07 +0000

In reply to Eric.

Hi Eric. The North Face Long Haul shorts and the Dynafit Enduro both definitely have big enough pockets for the a headlamp. I’ve been using the 2016 Dynafit Enduros a bunch lately and have had a full windbreaker and extra 500 ml soft flasks in those pockets and both are bigger than most headlamps.

RE: Boxer liners, it is mostly to prevent chaffing on very long outings or ultramarathon races when your shorts may get wet from weather or sweat and then dry out…when that happens a couple times during the course of a long day in the mountains chaffing can be more problematic. That said, I’ve had shorts that don’t have a boxer liner that still turned out ok and you are right that the fit has to be right on them to work. The inov-8 race elite 140s are by far the best fit boxer liner in this regard and doesn’t run hot like some of the thicker short liners do.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:38:39 +0000

Do these pocketed trail shorts typically have enough room to comfortably hold something like a headlamp (In my case, a Tikka RXP)? I’ve been wearing a mostly empty vest a lot this year just so I have somewhere to stuff my lamp rather than carrying it around for 90 minutes after using it for 30. I’d much rather just stick it in my shorts.

Also, what’s the appeal of the boxer briefs/compression shorts? In my experience, they’re always either too tight for my quads or constantly riding up.

By: Adam B.

Adam B. — Mon, 02 May 2016 17:14:23 +0000

Just like JT I love my Patagonia Strider Pro 5 inch. They are a brief, not boxer, but one of favorite with briefs.

A note on the North Face shorts. They are the only better than naked with a boxer liner (I have 3 varieties myself, 5″, 5″ split and Long Haul). The Long Haul is definitely an awesome cold-cool weather short.