Cool Shorts And Leggings
The shorts, skorts and leggings that will help you run well, keep cool and (bonus) look good when you’re on the road or trail this summer
Make the most of your summer runs in the smartest new gear
1. On Lightweight Shorts £70, on-running.com A bit pricey, but luxury Italian fabric and seamless sides strike the perfect balance between protection, breathability and comfort.
2. Kapow Performance Meggings £64.99, kapowmeggings.co.uk Don’t be fooled by the jazzy exterior – these meggings (men’s leggings) are highly functional, with compression, sweat-wicking technology and secure hip pockets.
3. Saysky Pace Shorts £52.40 (+ shipping), saysky.dk These are light, moisture-wicking and technical, and have a green splintercamo design.
4. Soar Men’s Race Short 2.0 £72, soarrunning.com These super-light race shorts feature a supportive inner liner, displaced seams on the inside leg for extra comfort and a wide, soft waistband.
5. Saucony Men’s Sprint Woven 7" Short £47, saucony.com With a mesh brief liner that offers breathability, plus bonded side seams, quick-drying fabric and internal waterproof-barrier pockets, these are a summer-kit essential.
6. New Balance Printed Impact 5 Inch Short £35, newbalance.co.uk Made from moisturewicking fabric and featuring breathable mesh side panels, sewn-in briefs and a drop-in waist pocket.
7. Tribe Men’s Compression Tights £59, tribesports.com We know it’s a tad hot for full-length compression wear, but should you need to speed up your recovery, these anatomically engineered, sweat-wicking compression tights will do the trick.
8. 2XU GHST 5" Short £40, 2xu.com Moisture-wicking, quick-drying and cooling for maximum comfort. Weighing just 96g, these are the perfect lightweight shorts for summer runs.
9. Runarchy Outlaw Short £22, runarchy.com Dazzle your fellow runners this summer in these flamboyant running shorts. Windproof, ultralight and doublelayered, at just £22 they’re also an absolute bargain.
10. Ronhill Men’s Everyday Split Short £22, ronhill.com Hark back to the golden days of running with these classic side-split shorts, which feature a secure pocket and offer a relaxed fit.
11. Ashmei 2-in-1 Shorts £110, ashmei.com Top price for topof-the-range, highperformance run shorts, featuring Terry-looped Merino wool lining for heat regulation, and laser-cut ventilation holes.
12. Adidas 4KRFT Climachill Shorts £39.95, adidas.co.uk With their Climachill anti-odour fabric, these loose, wellventilated shorts will keep you cool and fresh no matter how hard you train.
1. Odlo 2- In-1 Shorts Zeroweight Ceramicool £50, Odlo.com These shorts feature ‘ceramic nanoparticles’, which, Odlo says, ‘create physical microchannels within the fibre to keep you cool’.
2. Lululemon Wunder Under Hi- Rise 7/8 Tight £78, lululemon.co.uk Thanks to full bum coverage these four-way stretch high-rise tights will support your backside during gym workouts and intensive training.
3. Brooks Greenlight Capri £45, brooksrunning.com Soft and supportive, and with flatlock seams, these fun tights are designed to move with you while looking fab. Two sweat-resistant pockets will keep your valuables safe.
4. Columbia Titan Ultra Short £55, columbia sportswear.co.uk These shorts will shrug off moisture no matter how hard you train. Antimicrobial treatment means you won’t need to wash them after every wear.
5. Kalenji Women’s Trail Running Skort £15.99, decathlon.co.uk This skort comes with six pockets, plenty of room for snacks and water flasks. Ideal for a long, glorious trail run this summer.
6. Funkita A Bit Vane Meshed Up 7/8 Tight £48.35, funkita.com Thanks to wellplaced mesh panelling, these tights will keep you cool while the smooth, flattering fit will sculpt your wobbly bits.
7. Tribe Sports Running Tight Ocean Swirl £55, tribesports.com These funky tights come with a deep waistband, zip pockets and a draw cord at the waist for added comfort. They’re functional and fun.
8. Sundried Les Rouies Women’s Shorts £50, sundried.com Sundried shorts are made from recycled fabrics, so you can train while doing your bit for the planet. They also have an inner short for extra chafe protection.
9. Zaazee Adriana Leggings £70, zaazee.co.uk Funky mesh detailing gives these leggings serious style points, so you can transition seamlessly from your workout to the bar. Breathable and super-soft, they’re also anti-fade.
10. Lucy Locket Loves Full Length Flamingo Leggings £30, lucylocketloves.com Add some tropical fun with these flamingo leggings. Moisture-wicking and quick-drying, and the high waistband will stay firmly in place.
11. Adidas How We Do 7/8 Printed Tights £54.95, adidas.co.uk If you prefer to keep your pins covered, these stylish tights with breathable mesh detail behind the knees will keep you cool.
12. Saucony Tranquil 5" Short £45, saucony.com Made from light stretch fabric for extra comfort, these come with moisture management and antimicrobial treatment to eliminate odour.