
I can wear these in cooler months or just as regular training shorts with some kind of compression shorts underneath, I'm I'm not sure if I would call these shorts the perfect "running shorts". There are mesh vents on the sides, which is good, but the material isn't what I would call good lightweight running material. It's a little heavier compared to other brands' dry fabric and the fit at the waist is ok, but they're slightly longer than my other 5" shorts from other brands. I would describe them as shorts closer to 6 and almost 7 inches. This worries me a bit as I wanted shorter shorts for running in warm weather. I don't like breeches. and I don't like short 3" shorts so I usually go for 5" shorts. My original rating is a 3 but I add another star for the deep pockets which I like.