Anthem Athletics Hyperflex Mens Gym Shorts 5" 7" 9" Inseam Workout Athletic Sport Exercise Training Running Shorts for Men

Best shorts for the gym, running or casual wear. Well made, sturdy zipper, flexible and comfortable. I like that there is no liner. Great price for the value.

The construction is very good, and the materials used are great quality. The colored portion of the shorts is a midweight nylon/spandex-like material, that's sturdy, airy, and very stretchy in all directions. The pocket zippers are good fine-tooth zippers with sewn-over stops so the zipper pull is halted by a seam instead of the actual stop (greatly increases longevity in my experience). The drawstring is what you'd expect, a woven non-stretchy material with plastic pips. It's long enough it's not going to accidentally pull out in the wash, but you'll have to take care if you want to keep the pips intact.The zippered hip pockets are deep and reasonably wide, they easily fit my hand and my huge phone in a drop-proof case. I have the Samsung S21 Ultra (one of the largest phones on the market), and the pocket is a bit wider and a full inch deeper than my phone. You can see the lower seam that runs across the outside of each thigh in the pictures, which is the bottom of the pocket itself. The inside of the pocket is fully attached along the side and bottom, so heavy objects like a phone won't make the pocket bounce around separately from the rest of the shorts. The material of the pocket is the same as the exterior black material, a light 4-way stretchy nylon/spandex.Fit-wise, they're what you see in the picture. The leg opening size makes them slightly billowy unless you size down. I'm 5' 7" 180 lbs with a 30" waist and a significant booty, and I went with the medium. In retrospect I might prefer the small for a little less billow to the leg openings, but the medium certainly fits me very well. The 7" length hits the top of my knee when worn at my usual waist.The waist is a flat waistband so it won't look like you're trying to smuggle an inner tube around your waist like standard basketball shorts do, and the sizes on the sizing chart match a comfortable and relatively secure fit even at the lowest size extreme, with phone and keys in the pockets and the drawstring untied. The range of waist sizes seems accurate, the waist elastic is very good quality and robustly constructed so it gives a consistent pull across the range of sizes. The drawstring does go all the way around, instead of being two sewn in half drawstrings, and is a flat weave in a narrow channel so it won't twist and gives a good cinch.The overall fit of the shorts can best be described as "tailored basketball shorts". The larger leg openings makes them slightly billowy like basketball shorts, but the hips and up are more fitted. It means they will fit well for any size rear end by draping slightly different rather than having to purely stretch like most shorts, but they also don't look like you're wearing a second bunched up pair of shorts around your waist when you're in a full stretch/squat.I'm personally right on the edge of waist sizes between a small and a medium. I would personally prefer a slightly smaller leg opening, and maybe I could get that from going down to a Small size instead, but it's more a personal preference from someone who's between sizes than an actual critique.Functionally the shorts are great. They are super stretchy in all directions so you can do unimpeded squats or hook a heel on a climbing hold at shoulder height. The material is what I like to call medium-weight super-breathable. I've had another pair of nearly identical shorts from a lower quality manufacturer for years and I know how well they worked, but these are a slightly tougher material. They breathe extremely well everywhere, including the upper-crack part that gets notoriously sweaty. The "medium weight" makes already abrasion-resistant material even sturdier, and if they get slightly hooked on something the stretch in them avoids damage. I've taken them outdoor rock climbing and the scuffing against the sandstone didn't hurt them a bit, nor did the occasional snag on a branch during the hike in. They gave me full range of motion the entire time, let everything breathe well, and we're very comfortable. The pockets are handy for quickly stuffing something when not on the wall, and the zip up means they won't catch on anything when I'm on it.

After a lengthy search for quality workout shorts, I finally decided to try the Anthem Athletics Hyperflex 5 Inch Men's Workout Shorts. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with their performance and quality.These shorts are well-made, offering a nice all-around fit and feel. They're comfortable for a variety of activities, and I've found them to be durable and well-suited for intense workouts. The material and construction seem top-notch, which adds to the overall positive experience.However, I have encountered a small issue regarding the fit, particularly because of my larger leg size. The shorts have a tendency to ride up between my legs during certain movements or exercises. This isn't a constant problem, but it's something I've noticed during my workouts. It's worth mentioning that this might be specific to my body type, and others with different leg sizes might not experience the same issue.Despite this minor inconvenience, I still believe the Anthem Athletics Hyperflex shorts are a solid choice. They're comfortable, durable, and perform well under various workout conditions. Just a heads-up for those with larger legs, you might experience some riding up, but overall, these shorts are a great find.

I’m 162 lbs, 5’ 9” and purchased a medium size with 7 inch inseam, it fits a little snug but comfortable. My gut may be different from yours though. I don’t have much of a belly, but I also don’t have a six pack. Almost. I like it though. 7 in. is the right length. Shows about 4 to 5 inches of thigh. Has 2 nice size pockets one on each side, zippered. Will hold a cell phone nicely. It does take a two handed operation to zip pocket closed most of the time. One hand only to open. Got a darker color gym short and it came as I expected. Has a nice flexible fit to it. Really like it.

I have ordered several pairs of these shorts. They are on the pricey side, compared to a lot of other options you can find on Amazon, but I think they are worth it. There is a lot to love about them...The shorts are comfortable. They have the right amount of stretch to them. They fit me very well, just snug enough in the rear and legs to keep them out of your way when running but still very comfortable and breathable. Because of this, the shorts are very multifunctional. They're great for running, lifting, or any type of sport.They have two zipper pockets. At first I was not a fan of the idea of a zippered pocket but I've grown to love them. The zippers run almost horizontally a bit back on the hip and they are high quality. If unzipped, you can easily retrieve what you are carrying. With it zipped, they are secure. I love the pocket position because I can hold my phone in them and not have it swing around when I'm running.These are my favorite workout/running shorts. I've bought 4 pair. Very happy with them.

They are decent quality shorts and I like the material - but there are two really big drawbacks that prevent me from buying any more of these. 1 - the drawstring is too long - it's way longer than it needs to be. 2 - the pockets are angled weird so you have to pivot your wrist in a weird direction to get things in or out of the pocket.

Great quality shorts - both the build and fabric. These shorts have a fitted cut, so they are slimmer than typical shorts. No baggy bottoms. The fabric is flexible, soft, and comfortable. Very flattering for gym shorts. I typically wear large in shorts (32-34” waist), and the mediums fit perfectly. After buying my first one, I replaced all of my gym shorts with the 7” version. And I love the 5” version for running too.