Running Shorts
Running shorts from Zoot for women and men: classic shorts with a liner, 2-in-1 shorts with a longer inner short, close-fitting half tights and Pulse High-Rise Shorts, with inseams from 2 to 9 inches. Almost all have UPF 50+ and at least one pocket for a key or a gel. Below you will find which construction suits you, where to put your key and gel and how long the inch sizes are in centimetres.
Which construction suits you?
| Type | Inseams | What makes it different |
|---|---|---|
| Running shorts with liner | women 3 and 6 inch, men 2, 5 and 7 inch | light outer short in quick-drying 4-way stretch, mesh inner brief |
| 2-in-1 running shorts | men 8 inch | outer short over a longer inner short for more support and coverage |
| Half tight | men 9 inch | close-fitting with compression, several pockets for nutrition |
| Pulse High-Rise Shorts | women 4, 6 and 8 inch | close-fitting with no liner, high and wide waistband |
Where do your key and gel go?
- Zipped back pocket: on most shorts with a liner and on the 2-in-1 short.
- Internal or hidden front pocket: on the men's 2 inch short and on the women's 3 Inch Classic and Core Run 3" Shorts.
- Hip pockets: two on the Pulse High-Rise Shorts.
- Several gel pockets: on the half tight, at the side and back.
Many men's models also have a loop on the back of the waistband where you can tuck your shirt.
Inches in centimetres
The length refers to the inseam. 2 inches are 5 cm, 3 inches 7.6 cm, 4 inches 10.1 cm, 5 inches about 13 cm, 6 inches 15.2 cm, 7 inches 17.8 cm, 8 inches about 20 cm and 9 inches 22.8 cm. Which length you choose is mostly down to preference.
Running shorts for women and men
To see only the models in your cut, go to our women's running shorts and leggings and men's running shorts and tights. For cooler days there are our running tights and leggings.
FAQ
What is a 2-in-1 running short?
A running short with a loose outer short and a longer, close-fitting inner short underneath. On our 8 inch 2-in-1 the inner short has a 6 inch inseam.
What is a half tight?
A close-fitting running short that reaches roughly to mid-thigh. Our half tight has a 9 inch inseam, gives compression and has several gel pockets.
Do running shorts need a liner?
No, that is a matter of taste. Most of our shorts have a liner, while the women's Pulse High-Rise Shorts are close-fitting and do without one.
