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212 Reviews
Overall good pair of shorts with practical pockets in the back string ties nice and wide making it easy to loosen knots only bought a size slightly too large otherwise very happy
Liner is good, shorts quality material. Waste band is high thick loose elastic. Would be better with just a normal waste band.
MattM
I’ve run in 5” sherpas for years through the design changes, this style with the high waste band is the best. Very comfortable, snug, but allows range of motion, not confining. I wear medium, I'm 33” waist, I think if I was 34”, I’d go to a size L.
Fintan Duff
Light weight, no chaff and fit perfect the waist band is awesome compared to other shorts
MichaelW
A really great set of shorts for working out in. Extremely comfortable and fits great!
MattS
Phenomenal shorts! Very comfy, very light and adjustable waistband is great too. Zip pocket and side pockets are amazing
GrahmS
Love these shorts. The 5" inch is great, they are tight enough to my legs and hug my waist well so that they don't moving during any movements. I use them for running, weightlifting, and playing volleyball. The pockets are quite small, my phone sticks halfway out when I have it in there. It's enough to hold it while walking but would fall out while running. Ultimately, these are great workout shorts that are now my go-to shorts.
GarethR
No zip phone pocket on thigh as shown in photos. Zip pocket on rear waistband does not fit any standard phone in 2024. A great fitting short lacking basic functionality for modern runners. Disappointed and returned.
MichaelL
Generally a solid pair of shorts, but I felt that the pockets bounced too much when loaded with enough gels for a marathon. For shorts with this many pockets I had hoped they would be a little better at carrying the load nicely.
Kris McC
I recently purchased the Sherpa 5 shorts and have mixed feelings. On the positive side, they're well-constructed with high-quality materials. The zippered pocket is a standout feature - it's generously sized and perfect for securely carrying essentials during a run. However, I've encountered an issue during use: the shorts tend to ride up along the inner thighs while running. This can be uncomfortable and requires frequent adjustment, which interrupts the flow of my workout. While the overall quality is there, this fit issue makes it difficult for me to fully recommend these shorts for running activities. They might work better for other types of exercise where this wouldn't be as much of an issue.
RyanH
Very comfortable shorts that hold some of the necessary items as you set out on a run or hike. Very happy with the product and will purchase more.
Berwick Springs parkrun
Great shorts and very conformable. Light weight and really don't notice them. Breif liner stays in place well. Waist band is soft and stretchy with plenty of storage. Also very breathable. I went for size small whereas normally I get medium in other brands and they fit fine but are slightly more streamlined. If you want a more relaxed fit I'd stick with your normal side in other brand running shorts.
JaredM
Great fit in waist that keeps phone tight against lower back when running. Lots of pockets for gels on long runs. My reason for 4/5 stars is that the liner has a somewhat thonglike fit that doesn't fully give me a wedgie but is kind of close- I've never had this problem from a Brooks pair of shorts before, or any other brand for that matter.
BRIAND
Good pair of running shorts. Wore on a 10 mile run. They were comfortable. But I felt the shorts on the inside of my legs riding up often and I would have to readjust. Not a big deal and it could totally be my gait causing this. Liner is secure and kept everything in place.
Willba99
Lightweight, breathable, super comfortable an all round excellent running short
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