Men's trail shorts and tights
Our selection of Men's Trail Shorts and Tights brings together the bottoms for trail runners: Patagonia Strider Pro shorts, adidas Terrex Xperior Clima365, Brooks Cascadia two-in-one, La Sportiva Flow and Pure, Karpos Lavaredo Ultra, Craft Pro Trail, Joma R-Trail and R-Combi, Nike Dri-FIT, Dynafit Alpine Pro two-in-one shorts and Dynafit Sky tights.
Freedom of movement and storage, without a bag.
A short that transports
On the trail, the short must give complete freedom to the legs on steep climbs and technical descents, but also carry the essentials for outings without a bag. Trail shorts therefore have a pocket belt, often made of stretchy mesh, that wraps around the waist: you can slip in a phone, gels, bars, or even a small flask, without bounce. The Patagonia Strider Pro and the Joma R-Combi, with its back pocket, are designed for this.
The rest of the textile
Men's trail textile also comes in:
- T-shirts and tops.
- Jackets and Windbreakers.
- Trousers and leggings.
- Sweatshirts.
- Technical underwear.
- Socks and ankle socks.
All the textile is gathered on the men's textile page.
Inseam length
Brands indicate the inseam length in inches. A five-inch short, like the Patagonia Strider Pro or the La Sportiva Flow, stops high on the thigh: very light, it fully frees the stride, ideal for fast runs and heat. A seven-inch short, like the La Sportiva Pure, covers more and protects against chafing and scrapes on narrow trails. The adidas Terrex, Karpos Lavaredo Ultra and Craft Pro Trail shorts, versatile, are suitable for long outings.
Shorts and two-in-one
The short tight, like the Dynafit Sky, fits snugly, eliminating chafing between the thighs, a concern for long distances, and supports the muscles. The two-in-one short, like the Dynafit Alpine Pro or the Brooks Cascadia, combines a loose short and an inner tight: the comfort of a tight and the discretion of a short, often with pockets in the tight for flasks. Choose your short to fit, with a well-adjusted belt to prevent it from slipping down under the weight of the pockets, and wash it at thirty degrees.
Good deals
Good bargains are also found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end of year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently asked questions
Shorts or tights for trail running?
A loose short allows for breathing and is suitable for most outings. The tight, being snug, eliminates chafing between the thighs on long distances; the two-in-one, like the Brooks Cascadia or the Dynafit Alpine Pro, combines both.
What length of short should I choose for mountain running?
A short inseam frees up the stride on steep climbs, ideal for fast trail runners. A longer length covers more of the thigh and reassures those who often walk with poles.
How to avoid chafing while trail running?
Choose a short with an integrated tight, or wear a tight under a loose short, using smooth fabric without thick seams on the inner thighs. On long outings, an anti-chafing cream adds extra protection.
What can I carry in a trail running short?
The pocket belt can hold a phone, gels, a bar, and sometimes a small soft flask. On short outings, a short like the Patagonia Strider Pro allows you to go without a bag.
How to wash a technical trail short?
Wash it at thirty degrees, without fabric softener, as it clogs the fibers and reduces moisture wicking. Empty the pockets, zip up, then let it air dry: it dries in a few hours.
