The mesh had a slightly shiny quality to it and a heft—it wasn’t just a flimsy excuse for shorts. I decided to try them on, and I was sold: The shorts were lined with a soft, jersey knit and the ...

Welcome to SHORT WEEK SHORTS WEEK, GQ Recommends’ appropriately abridged ode to the summeriest and calf-baringest of bottoms. Whether you’re a big-and-baggy boy, an above-the-knee fella, or somewhere ...

OLD-SCHOOL BASKETBALL SHORTS used to be insanely baggy, but delivered plenty of freedom to move as you play. The downside is that they also felt like two hefty sacks on your legs. Nowadays, the best ...

In 2025, who among us can really ID the absolute best shorts for men? TikTok teens would have you believe that a 5-inch inseam is the only length that matters. (Mea culpa: we’ve done our fair share of ...

Gym shorts have a small but mighty place in the world of your workout. They have one job: Don't get in the way. In other words, don't make the workout harder than it needs to be by riding up, sliding ...

Running shorts have the power to make a run fantastic or ruin it. In my 15 years of running, I’ve tested shorts that feel like a second skin, while others have left me chafed, wedgied, and ...

FINDING THE PERFECT gym shorts shouldn’t feel harder than your workout. You know the struggle—shorts that ride up, cling in all the wrong places, or leave you chafed before you’ve even finished your ...

A pair of well-fitted compression shorts not only provides runners with snug comfort and less chafing—they can actually improve your performance. Studies have shown that compression apparel can help ...

Shopping for men’s swim trunks is similar to buying any other piece of clothing, according to Adam Ballheim, stylist to Christian Slater, Lakeith Stanfield, Ben Aldridge and Jharrel Jerome. “Men ...