Best Running Shorts: Spring 2020

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Did you know a good pair of running shorts can affect your performance? With the arrival of warmer weather, shorts can be your perfect ally, helping you to enjoy running more comfortably and thus bring out your best.

Feel light and have freedom of movement using these super lightweight and moisture-wicking shorts. Being perfectly equipped means choosing the right shorts for you, to prevent discomfort on the skin such as friction and irritation.

We have a wide choice of cut, fit and fabric to suit your needs and preferences. Let's browse our favourite shorts this season...

Loose Shorts / Lycra Shorts / Twin Shorts

Loose Shorts

Loose shorts are super lightweight and breathable, with a mesh brief (which you can always cut out if you don’t want it), and usually with a small zip pocket. If you prefer a shorter split style, check out our range of Racing Shorts.

Shop Loose Running Shorts

Men's Aussie Grit Apparel Accelerate 5in Shorts
Black £49.00

Lightweight & stretchy with inner briefs. Secure zip pocket and easy access mesh pocket to carry all you need.

Men's Ronhill Stride Revive 5in Shorts
Blue £35.00

Relaxed fit in recycled yarn, to ensure comfort and breathability as miles fly by. Reflective strips. Secure pocket.

Men's Montane Razor 7in Shorts
Black £40.00

Quick drying and wind resistant, plus odour-control. Great for hot days with UPF 30+ protection. Back zip pocket.

Women's Ronhill Stride Revive 4in Shorts
Black/Blue £36.00

Minimal and light as a feather. Drawstring waistband, zipped pocket. Made from high-wicking fabric in recycled yarn.

Women's Salomon XA 5in Shorts
Black £45.00

Comfortable design with lightweight briefs and fast-drying outer shorts. Integrated pockets all around the waist.

Women's Adidas Run It 3in Shorts
Grey £22.00

Slim fit for freedom of movement. Made with recycled polyester. Inner briefs, key pocket and draw cord.

Lycra Shorts

These lycra shorts are made from fabrics that are soft, light and moisture-wicking. All have a zip pocket at the back to hold keys or a phone. Comfortable in mild to hot weather, they provide complete freedom of movement and protection from chafing.

Shop Lycra Running Shorts

Men's Odlo Element Half Tights
Black £35.00

Soft and elastic, for optimum freedom of movement. Key and wallet pocket.

Men's Ronhill Infinity Marathon Half Tights
Black £40.00

You'll never be short of pockets in these shorts. Great moisture-wicking properties too.

Men's Gore Essential Half Tights
Black £43.00

Lightweight, smooth & breathable fabric. Back zip pocket.

Women's Gore Essential Half Tights
Black £40.00

Seams to minimise chafing, while the fabric keeps you dry & comfy. Back zip pocket.

Women's Ronhill Stride Stretch Half Tights
Black £37.00

Freedom-of-movement with no show-through. Flat waistband & secure pocket.

Women's Odlo Smooth Soft Half Tights
Black £32.00

Soft touch, fast drying, super comfy and fit like a second skin. Zippered back pocket.

Twin Shorts

Twin shorts have similar fabrics to loose shorts but the briefs are substituted for lightweight lycra shorts to eliminate the chance of chafing.

Shop Twin Running Shorts

Men's Gore Running R5 Twin 5in Shorts
Black £60.00

Fixed inner tights – still not skin tight – support your muscles without hindering movement.

Men's Brooks Cascadia 7in Twin Shorts
Black £45.00

3 pockets for all your essentials. Light & stretchy to keep you moving comfortably.

Men's Crewroom Discover 5in Twin Shorts
Black £49.00

Supportive inner lycra shorts for compression and minimised chafing. Plenty of storage.

Women's On Running Twin Shorts
Navy/Purple £65.00

Ultra-light, fast-drying, feels like nothing but has everything. Moisture-sealed rear pocket for keys or cards.

Women's Brooks Rep 3in Twin Shorts
Grey/Black £33.00

Moisture-wicking to keep you dry and feeling light on your feet. No-bounce pocket.

Women's Ronhill Infinity Marathon Twin Shorts
Black/Blue £50.00

Optimum balance of stretch & support. 2 gel pockets, zip pocket & 2 inner pockets.

Evelyn Romero

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