I love these workout shorts! I bought two pairs, and liked them so much that I bought a third pair. I'm a 34 waist, and the size Medium fits perfectly. The material is very lightweight and quick-drying, and the interior liner provides just the right amount of support. I was initially concerned that the inseam would be too long (I'm a runner, and tend to like slightly shorter inseams to allow freedom of movement), but the material is so lightweight that I barely notice it. Also, my wife says that these look a lot better than some of my shorter-inseam running shorts. The back pocket is not quite big enough to comfortably carry my phone (Galaxy S4), but it works great for carrying keys, some cash, or some energy bar pouches. I just wish they would make these in more colors. I've got one in each color, and I would probably buy a couple more if they had more colors. PS> I paid full price for them. I did not receive them for free or get a discount. Read more
I am more excited about these shorts than any other Amazon purchase in the past 6 months. Finally - a pair of running shorts with a zippered pocket where I can fit my iPhone 6!!! I am so excited about these that I ordered 2 more pair today. All the other shorts I've tried with pockets either only have side pockets, where my phone flops too much for running, or have a zippered pocket in the pack that is too small for my iPhone. With these shorts, the pocket is the perfect size for an iPhone. It's also centered over the butt, so the phone stays balanced and I can forget it's there while I'm running. I use Bluetooth headphones to play music and it has greatly elevated my running experience. The shorts are also lightweight and comfortable - very light feeling. They are also fairly priced for a high quality running short. Nike shorts are nearly double this price, and do not have the pocket feature. I highly recommend. Read more
I basically ordered these shorts on a whim; I am not a high volume runner, but I do get out 4-6 days per week, and know what I want out of a pair of shorts. I was simply browsing men's running shorts, and the Baleaf brand kept popping up, so I assume that it is an Amazon-owned brand. They look sharp and for less than $20 if figured I would take a flyer. I basically had zero expectations coming in, so I have been very happily surprised. My other running shorts are all The North Face, Under Armor, or Saucony, and are all in the $40-$50 range when I purchased them (Some have been around for a long time!). First off, these shorts look great. I got a charcoal gray color, and with the black panels and black piping they are sharp. I have gotten in several runs in them in temps in the low 80s to low 90s, and they are really thin, cool, and impressively quick drying. The liner is comfortable and does not ride up my crack like a few others I have had over the years. The pocket in back is great for a key some cash/credit card, and a gel, but I couldn't get my Galaxy S10 into it, and I doubt that it would have really been supportive enough to run with if I did manage to wedge my phone in there. As far as durability is concerned, these have been through a few run/wash/dry cycles, and I may be seeing some wear lines, but I can't tell for sure; I will definitely have to update my review later on. A couple observations: Unlike my TNF and UA shorts, the material itself is not inherently stretchy, rather Baleaf uses triangular stretchy mesh panels on the sides to give the short some flex and added breathability, and it totally works. Also, in addition to the rear zippered pocket, there are two traditionally-place hip pockets on the shorts like jeans or sweatpants might have. I am not a huge fan of these pockets as I can't really trust them with a key or money, so I would prefer that they are either left off entirely or give a zipper. One last item of personal preference: The drawstring on these shorts is internal, as are I would dare say, the majority of athletic shorts drawstrings. I would prefer an external drawstring as I have occassionally experienced some uncomfortable rubbing in sensitive areas with the drawstring tucked inside the liner. Overall opinion: Great shorts so far! These have quickly become my second favorite shorts (and favorites for a really warm day) behind some Sauconys with a slightly better pocket arrangement and a longer-legged liner which I have come to find I really like! Read more
Very comfortable running shorts, lightweight and breathable. They come with a mesh inner lining like many running shorts that worked well. I prefer a back pockets (like the one these shorts have) to side pockets since having my phone just one side feels slightly awkward while running. The pocket here was perfect for keys and my phone (1st gen moto X) although you might have some difficulty if you have a huge phone. They felt very well made and high-quality despite being inexpensive. I find that with running gear, you tend not to get what you pay for on anything over around $20. You could easily spend $40 on a product of the exact same caliber as this. There's plenty of cheap but functional gear for ~$10, then there's the next step up like these that are everything you could want for anything from casual jogging to a marathon. Anything much more expensive than these is usually just paying for a brand name and not extra functionality. (Until you start looking at the $100 range, where the extra price gives questionable returns on performance and should only really be considered by professional or very serious athletes). Read more
