11 Best Running Shorts For Men To Level Up Your Workout

Though a little pricier than your usual running shorts, this two-in-one pair from Rhone was designed for serious performance, making it the ideal option for guys who don't want to have huge laundry loads. The outer layer is breathable and lightweight, while the inner liner layer offers compression for a snug, supportive fit. This pair also features a back zipper pocket, two front pockets to hold your essentials and a "media pocket" that gives you a spot to stow your phone.

With a lightweight, quick-drying fabric, mesh side panels, and built-in briefs, these Brooks shorts are an ideal choice for hot, humid runs. A back zip pocket protects your valuables against sweat.

Come for the comfort and luxury materials, stay for the support and high performance. The Pace Breaker Lined gives you super soft fabric with a hidden drawstring, plus a zippered storage pocket.

The Break Through is made from 100-percent polyester for excellent breathability and low weight, with a liner that offers protection from chafing and a little extra support, too. Just make sure you have some other way to carry your keys and your phone since they do not have any pockets.

Adidas’ Own the Run Shorts are lightweight and breathable yet durable and offer an all-around comfortable fit. They feature three pockets–two shallow hand pockets on the side, and a small, zippable rear pocket that’s perfect for a key or card.

We love that these shorts come in three different inseams, from five to nine inches, so you can choose the length that feels right to you.

What sets these running shorts apart is their “ballpark pouch,” a hammock-shaped pouch built right into the liner, which offers friction-free support. Reflective details help you be seen when running at night, while on-seam pockets give you storage space without adding bulk.

With a nine-inch inseam, these shorts are longer than your typical running pair, making them perfect for taller guys, or guys who need extra coverage.

Hit the trails with these shorts, which hit mid-thigh for added coverage, and feature water-resistant, sweat-wicking fabric and an inner liner to keep you dry. This pair also contains antimicrobial properties, helping you stay stink-free. Ample stash pockets at the back waist give you room to pack a few essentials.

Running shorts often optimize for breathability and performance, rather than storage potential, so the pockets aren’t always great. These compression-lined shorts from Pinkbomb go hard in the other direction, offering outstanding cargo capability.

With a pocket specifically designed for phones (with a hole for a headphone wire if you need it), and a pocket with a secure zipper top, they are exactly what you need if you bring a wallet, keys, and a phone along on every run.