Shorts Reviews
Our hiking and biking experts test the best shorts from Patagonia, Fox, Prana, Arc’teryx and more.
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Looking for the perfect shorts for that hike, run, or long bike ride? Our experts took the top models and put them through rigorous side-by-side testing. Whether you are looking for bike shorts, mountain bike shorts, running shorts or hiking shorts, our team of experts has recommendations to keep you comfortable and unchafed.
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Best Running Shorts
Our running experts tested 10 of the most popular men's running shorts from a 3wide range of brands and price points...
Best Running Shorts for Women of 2023
After researching over 40 pairs of women's running shorts, we purchased 12 to extensively evaluate, and are now...
Best Hiking Shorts of 2023
Hiking shorts are an essential piece of equipment for spring and summer adventures. We buy and test the best...
Best Hiking Shorts for Women of 2023
Planning for an upcoming hike? We reviewed a handful of the year's best hiking shorts with varying inseams to...
Best Mountain Bike Shorts of 2023
Sorting mountain bike apparel can be as technical as picking through a rock garden. Our mountain bike experts tested...
Best Mountain Bike Shorts for Women of 2023
Women's mountain bike shorts are better than ever! We purchased the best to test them back-to-back on all of our...
Best Bike Shorts and Bibs of 2023
We were out on the road and inside on the trainer for weeks working on our latest review. We added 5 new models to our...
Best Bike Shorts for Women of 2023
What's the difference between a good ride and a bad one? Don't let it be your pair of cycling shorts. To find the...Recent Gear Reviews in Shorts Reviews
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Troy Lee Designs Skyline Review
The Troy Lee Skyline shorts are a dialed, trim-fitting, pair of trail riding shorts. The shorter inseam and minimalist...
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Specialized Trail Short Review
These highly functional shorts offer solid on-trail performance and nice levels of comfort. The simple and clean looks...
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REI Co-op Sahara Cargo Short Review
One of our top contenders for their price and practicality, they are lightweight and water-resistant with a feature...
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Pearl Izumi Quest Review
Our Best Buy Award for tight budgets landed with these shorts. They’re simple, but they’ll get the job done and do...
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Castelli Competizione Bib Short Review
The Castelli Competizione bib shorts made our Best Bang for the Buck Award winner spot this time around. It’s not...
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Rapha Trail Shorts Women's Review
High performing and comfortable mountain bike shorts with a steep price tag.Shorts Reviews Learning Center
How to Choose Mountain Bike Shorts for Men
What is the best mountain bike short out there? We tested several different shorts from the top brands in our Best...
How to Choose the Right Men's Bike Shorts for Road Biking
Trying to figure out what you need in a new pair of shorts? Trying to figure out if you even need bike shorts? We...
How to Choose Mountain Bike Shorts for Women
Women's mountain bike shorts are finally having their day. Though women have been on the mountain biking scene for...
How to Choose the Best Hiking Shorts for Men
Shorts are such a common piece of clothing for a hiker that it pays big time to have a comfortable pair. Whether you...
How to Choose the Best Hiking Shorts for Women
Whether you live in the mountains or in the city, seeking out the perfect hiking short will depend on personal style...
How to Choose Women's Bike Shorts
Need a hand navigating the market and figuring out which pair of shorts or bibs fits your riding style best? You're in...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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