@annajames2050 my all time favorite shorts are the original Nike Flex Repel shorts which can be found every so often on Poshmark or eBay. otherwise, i really like Lululemon Surge (linerless) shorts, Lululemon THE Short (linerless), and i typically like most of Nike's running shorts but often tear the liner out.
@annajames2050 Ten Thousand Foundation shorts cause they last forever and def worth the money. The first one I got about two years ago and they don’t look any different. Probably have at least two more years in them. But I find the liner to be too abrasive for long runs, so for those I use the Distance short or the Interval pants or 3/4 tights
@annajames2050 Gymshark Arrival 5" with zipper pockets. Best shorts I've ever had. Love the amount of quad they show off, they're cheap, super light and the zipped pockets mean I can run in them with my car keys in my pocket too.
@annajames2050 Birddogs. I’ve tried a lot of different shorts, but despite the cringey marketing, they are the best. I have 15 pairs. Sounds crazy writing that. But it’s all I wear for both working out and casual summertime. https://www.birddogs.com/collections/original
@servant1970 I’ve been living in them for just about 2 years now. No visible wear. All the elastic is still in great shape. The length is perfect on the 7” for me. Swear by them.
@annajames2050 I have two pair of the Ten Thousand Foundation shorts. I like them a lot. Will probably buy more when these wear out (though that will probably a while—they’re 2 years old and showing barely any wear)
Was not tempted at all by the Interval shorts. Not interested in shorts with no drawstring or pockets.
Ten Thousand foundation or interval shorts (without the liners; the liners are shit)
They cost money, but the fabric on both is amazing and durable as hell. Sure, it's $70 for a piece of shorts/tights, but I have pairs from 2 years ago that are still very usable and not worn or stanked up.
@annajames2050 I’m a (male) coach and love my lululemon License to Train boxers which are really a bike-style short underneath my Hylete shorts. Hylete’s are bulletproof and super comfortable. And they have pockets so I can jam my hands in there and watch people work out.