Welcome to SHORT WEEK SHORTS WEEK, GQ Recommends’ appropriately abridged ode to the summeriest and calf-baringest of bottoms. Whether you’re a big-and-baggy boy, an above-the-knee fella, or somewhere ...

It’s time to dig up those mesh shorts you used to put on for practice; the kind you were forced to wear for gym class; the kind NBA players wore well into the late ’80s. They’re the right mix of ...

In 2025, who among us can really ID the absolute best shorts for men? TikTok teens would have you believe that a 5-inch inseam is the only length that matters. (Mea culpa: we’ve done our fair share of ...

Running shorts have the power to make a run fantastic or ruin it. In my 15 years of running, I’ve tested shorts that feel like a second skin, while others have left me chafed, wedgied, and ...

Runners are a fussy bunch—and for good reason. The right gear can make all the difference, whether it’s shoes, shirts or even the perfect energy bar. What works for one runner might be a total miss ...

A pair of well-fitted compression shorts not only provides runners with snug comfort and less chafing—they can actually improve your performance. Studies have shown that compression apparel can help ...

There’s nothing better than stepping out the door in a light, airy pair of running shorts on a crisp fall day with a slight chill brushing your legs, knowing that a mile in, you’ll warm up to that ...