I've Tested Dozens Of Running Shorts & Always Come Back To This Pair

To say I’m particular about my running apparel would be an understatement. In fact, I spend just as much time meticulously researching and testing shorts, tops, and sports bras as I do sneakers—but there’s one pair of shorts I always come running back to. 

Whether you're in the market for a new pair or running shorts, or simply want a new pair of comfy lounging shorts, I can't recommend the Lululemon’s Hotty Hot Lined Shorts to you enough.

Designed for running, the lightweight shorts have a breezy design that suits both sweaty summer runs and humid, crowded gyms alike—and I'm obsessed with the fit.

Available in two lengths, the low-rise shorts have an extra-wide waistband that stays firmly in place even at your max running speed. More impressively, there’s a discreet zippered pocked in the righthand seam for small items like keys, earbuds, or running gus.

And while the design's extra short length might give you pause, it also conceals a stretchy built-in underwear liner that moves with your body and adds extra coverage.

These elements alone might not make these shorts stand out, but their unique tech fabric put these shorts over the top. The combination of recycled polyester and elastane is both sweat-wicking and quick-drying, which really comes in handy during long summer training runs.

As mentioned, I’ve been wearing these shorts for more than five years (and that’s not for a lack of testing other styles). My activewear wardrobe is brimming with shorts from at least a dozen other brands, many of which I love as well—but I always come back to these shorts.