Men's Lightweight Running Shorts

What to know

If you want one pair of shorts for workouts and everyday movement, these linerless running shorts prioritize airflow and pocket security, if your main need is built-in support, a lined style may suit you better. The lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric and mesh side panels are intended to help air circulate, while the relaxed cut leaves room to move during running, gym sessions, basketball, tennis, hiking, or a walk.

Two front pockets close with zippers, a practical detail when you’re carrying keys or a cell phone through a run or a set of jumping exercises. The elastic waistband and built-in drawstring let you adjust the fit. The listed inseam choices are 5, 7, and 9 inches, so you can choose a shorter or longer cut rather than settling for one length. Some color options have contrasting side panels, and reflective details are included for outdoor visibility.

Keep in mind that these shorts have no liner, so they don’t provide built-in support. The listing gives inseam choices but no waist measurements here, which makes it harder to judge the fit without that measurement.

How to use it

Wear them for activities where a light, unrestricted feel matters, from a gym workout to a neighborhood run. Since there’s no liner, choose your own base layer for the support and coverage you want. For example, before heading out for an evening run, adjust the drawstring, zip your keys and phone into the front pockets, and use the reflective details as an added visibility feature—not a substitute for other visibility precautions.

Practical tips

Pick the inseam by the coverage you prefer and the activity you have in mind: the shorter option may feel less restrictive for active movement, while a longer cut gives more coverage. Those are fit considerations, not a guarantee of how the shorts will sit on your body. If waistband fit is a priority, the elastic and drawstring offer adjustment, but the listing doesn’t provide a size chart here.

The zip pockets make these more useful for carrying small essentials than basic workout shorts with open pockets, where items can shift or fall out during movement. On the other hand, someone who wants the convenience of a built-in liner will likely prefer a lined design. It makes sense if you want linerless shorts with secured pockets for a mix of training and casual use. Not the best choice if you need integrated support or detailed waist measurements before choosing a size.

Before you decide

Do these shorts have a built-in liner? No. They’re described as linerless, so you’ll need to choose your own base layer if you want one.

Are the pockets zippered? Yes. The shorts have two front pockets with zippers for small essentials such as keys or a phone.

What inseam lengths are listed? The available choices named in the product details are 5, 7, and 9 inches.

Buying verdict

These shorts are worth considering if your priorities are a lightweight feel, mesh side panels, adjustable waist, and zippered pockets across several activities. Their strongest practical distinction is the combination of linerless movement and pockets that close, rather than built-in support or a highly specified fit. Choose them when you’re comfortable selecting your own base layer and can use the listed inseam options to guide your choice, look elsewhere if a liner or clearer waist sizing is essential to your decision.