Which running shorts offer the best moisture-wicking technology?
This page compares 4 running shorts with verified specifications and prices. Top options include REI Co-op Swiftland Running Shorts, Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts - 5in, Tracksmith Session Running Shorts. Prices range from £34 to £89. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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REI Co-op Swiftland Running Shorts
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£33.56 ≈ | 73% recycled nylon/27% spandex | 7 in | Elastic waistband with internal drawcord | 4 | Boxer-brief-style liner made of 86% polyester/14% spandex | 5 |
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These lightweight 7-inch running shorts use breathable, moisture-wicking, quick-drying O2Grid fabric and include a supportive boxer-brief liner. Four pockets provide storage for a phone, gels, keys, and cards, making them well suited to road, trail, and long-distance runners. ★ Ideal forThey suit runners seeking strong moisture-wicking performance because the recycled nylon-spandex O2Grid fabric wicks sweat and dries quickly, while outseam vents improve airflow. |
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Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts - 5in
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£46.35 ≈ | 90% recycled polyester, 10% spandex | 5 in | Minimal elastic waistband with external drawcord | 5 | 100% recycled polyester brief liner with miDori bioSoft | 3.8 |
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Lightweight running shorts with quick-drying, four-way-stretch fabric, bonded seams, a moisture-managing elastic waistband, and five pockets. They suit trail runners and road runners who need breathable shorts with built-in brief support and substantial storage. ★ Ideal forThese shorts suit runners seeking strong moisture-wicking performance because the quick-drying recycled-polyester body, moisture-managing elastic waistband, and miDori bioSoft recycled-polyester brief liner help move sweat away during runs.
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Tracksmith Session Running Shorts
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£62.85 ≈ | 92% polyester, 8% spandex | 5 in | Streamlined elastic waistband with internal drawstring | 4 | 85% nylon, 15% elastane Italian-sourced liner | — |
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The Session Running Shorts use a lightweight, high-stretch knit with breathable, highly moisture-wicking, UV-protective fabric. They have a 5 in inseam, a streamlined drawstring waistband, a soft liner, and four pockets, making them suitable for everyday training and long runs. ★ Ideal forThese suit runners seeking strong moisture-wicking performance because the 92% polyester high-stretch knit is described as highly moisture-wicking and breathable, while the 85% nylon and 15% elastane liner adds comfortable coverage.
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rabbit Fuel n Fly 3in Shorts
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£88.68 ≈ | 91% recycled polyester, 9% spandex | 3 in | Low-rise waistband with internal infinity drawcord | 5 | Brief liner, 89% polyester, 11% spandex, Polartec Power Dry | — |
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These lightweight split running shorts use a recycled polyester-spandex shell, laser-cut perforations, and a Polartec Power Dry brief liner with Fresh Face technology to help manage moisture and odor. Five internal pockets, including a rear zip pocket, provide storage for long runs and race days. ★ Ideal forThey suit runners seeking strong moisture-wicking performance because the Polartec Power Dry brief liner is designed to keep the wearer dry, while the perforated shell improves airflow.
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