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Review on Quick-Dry Running Shorts For Men With Zipper Pocket - 5 Inch Lightweight Workout Shorts By NAVISKIN by Darius Slater

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Lightweight budget friendly running shorts

I received size L, "light coral" color (listed wine color here) Naviskin Men's 5" shorts a few days ago.I am writing this review after my first run (5 miles/8 km) on a hot and humid evening. The fabric is lightweight and feels good to touch with decent breathability. The moisture wicking was good. The inner mesh brief lining is pretty decent too however I don't know if it would irritate on longer runs without additional underwear. More testing is needed for that. The white lining in this colorway might turn off-white over time. I would have preferred a grey or black lining instead but the light coral color is really nice.Stitching is well done. The shorts has a 2" split on the sides to give more freedom of motion. The stitching is reinforced where the split ends. This shorts has two relatively deep side pockets. I wished they also reinforced the lower end of the pocket in a similar way however it should be OK. The zippered pocket in the back is about 5.75" x 4.25" measured from inside so it may hold a 5.5" long phone snugly (with a reasonably thin case) if necessary. At the edge of the zipper of the back pocket there is some reflective material for night runs. Another nice touch! However, I kept my phone in the side pocket during my run.The inseam for size L is 4.75". Outseam length is 17". Even though this is listed as a 5" shorts, I have some 7" shorts that are actually shorter in the outseam. Definitely, it does not look as skimpy as some 5" shorts in the market.At this moment, I cannot talk about the durability. I intend to update this review regarding the durability and the performance of the inner mesh lining on longer runs in the future.By the way, on the same day when I bought this shorts I also bought another brand shorts on ebay that are also made in China. These two products are extremely similar: Same fabric material, same mesh liners, same back pocket (except this one has reflector strip), side pockets and almost identical dimensions (this one has a 2" split on the side). At the time of purchase this product was a bit cheaper.Update: After 4 months of use the shorts are holding up well. I have not had chafing while wearing these shorts up to half marathon distance during the summer and high humidity. I still think this is a decent product.

Pros
  • The waistband is adjustable, ensuring a perfect fit for all body types
Cons
  • May not provide enough support or compression