Summer running can be both amazing (all that daylight!) and challenging (all that sweat!). The right apparel can help you enjoy this special time of year by keeping you cooler and drier while feeling fast and fashionable. We tested 31 pairs of hot weather shorts to find the best for your summer runs.
Be sure to check out our picks for the best running shirts for men, as well.
At a Glance
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Best All-Around
Patagonia Strider Pro 5” Shorts
Sizing: XS-XL
Pros and Cons
⊕ Comfortable fit and fabric
⊕ Breathability
⊕ Flattering understated style
⊗ Some prefer a shorter inseam in high heat and humidity
Outside’s testers have run in several dozen shorts over the past few years, yet they keep landing on this workhorse as one of the best (it made our list in 2023 as well). “The fabric and tailoring combine to make a short that is coolly comfortable in fit,…
