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 ...

It’s time to dig up those mesh shorts you used to put on for practice; the kind you were forced to wear for gym class; the kind NBA players wore well into the late ’80s. They’re the right mix of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you’re jetting off or relying on the great British weather this summer, a pair of the best swim shorts is a seasonal must-have. Taking you from pool to street to beach, a decent pair of ...