Smartwool  Active Lined 7" Shorts - Men's

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Made to keep up with your every move, the men's Smartwool Active Lined 7 in. shorts help you perform at your best without sacrificing comfort.

Color: Black
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Fits slightly large based on reviews
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Features

  • Lightweight, recycled stretch-woven fabric with a quick-dry finish
  • Blend of merino wool and TENCEL™ lyocell fiber to help regulate your body temperature and keep you comfortable
  • Smartwool athletic fit is intended to be body-skimming to keep the body moving freely
  • Secure elastic waistband with adjustable drawcord for comfort
  • Secure zippered pocket at back and drop-in hand pockets at side seams
  • Vents at side seams for mobility
  • Reflective elements
  • Size M inseam: 7 in. (18 cm)

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Running

Fitness

Fabric

86% polyester/14% elastane (exclusive of decoration)

Lining Fabric

53% merino wool/47% TENCEL lyocell

Inner Liner

Yes

Moisture Wicking

Yes

Quick Drying

Yes

Number of Pockets

3

Inseam (in.)

7 inches

Gender

Men's

Weight

Unavailable

Reviews

76 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

50% 2 of 4 reviewers recommended

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Randy
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Missing phone storage (?)!

I was very excited to find these shorts, but after buying I found there is no real phone storage. Every decent running short has a good phone storage system these days. Brooks shorts have a tight fitting pocket against the thigh. Salomon shorts have a nice large pocket on the elastic waist band. This short is so close to a great design and I'm so disappointed that this feature was overlooked. Probably going to return these, which is a bummer as I'm back on the search for something else. I really love the direction Smartwool is taking these products, but some of these critical details need to be added.

Walking Phoenix
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
5 months ago

Shorts received NOT the ones pictured, but comfy!

I was surprised to open my order only to discover that the shorts I received were visually different than the shorts pictured in this listing: There is no block logo on the left side [SMRTWL] and the exterior waistband material is the same as the exterior shorts (vs the liner). That too doesn't feature the 'SMRTWL' labeling. Small things perhaps, but still an unexpected experience. I enjoyed my previous pair of Smartwool active lined shorts for in-home exercise (I wore them out) so I anticipate these being similarly comfortable and effective. I wear a 30/31 in denim and the size S feels great.

Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"

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Ouchie
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

The liner caused injury to my manhood

It caused chafing of my p-hole if you know what I mean. The liner isn’t soft enough for long runs. I’m in pain.

Age:25–34
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"

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Craig
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 week ago

Love these shorts. Great to

Love these shorts. Great to have a non-synthetic liner for workout shorts. Will buy more pairs soon!

David
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

The Swiss Army Knife of Shorts

I've been hunting for a 'swiss arm knife' of shorts and believe I have found it. Between the gym, tennis, and hot yoga, these shorts work for it in all areas. I wasn't so sure about the liners, but I have some trail running shorts that have them, and it can take a little getting used to, but hard notice they are there. I was also a little worried the front pockets were going to give me a little 'front butt', but they sit flat and hardly know they are there. As they were on sale, I went back and got a second pair.

Tobin
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
2 months ago

Good shorts, but not for running.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The fabric texture is great, and I like the external waist tie. However, the inside of the waistband gets a bit bunched when tied and gets uncomfortable after a long run. My main complaint is the rear phone pocket, which is a feature I search out on running shorts. The pocket is too small (I have an iPhone 13 mini and can barely jam it in there) and placed way too low, which coupled with the relaxed cut of the shorts, means that the phone spanks me the entire run. So not a bad short, but not good for running.

m hiker
Location:Utah
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'3"
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

comfy liner and well built

These shorts are super comfy to wear on long hikes. Super breathable and great fitting.

Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'3"

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David
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Awesome running shorts!

I use these for running, and occasionally for swimming. But, they are comfortable enough that I could wear them all day. Great fit, awesome merino fabric - as I'd expect from Smartwool - for the liner, and a comfortable extra-wide waistband. The rear pocket works well for keys, but I'd prefer a traditional key pocket inside the waistband (on the right side, as most of my other running shorts have).

Rick
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
6 months ago

This iteration is much roomier than the previous versions

The most comfortable running shorts and the reason is the merino wool liner. It keeps you warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot. This particular iteration is very roomy, particularly the liner. I'm a 6'1', 170-lb male and usually wear medium shorts, but the mediums feel a little bigger than the profile I usually wear. I would go a size smaller so try before you buy

John
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Waistband is now cheap and uncomfortable

Super disappointed. Have purchased these shorts for years and they changed the fit to be really loose and baggy. Also - the waistband used to be a really attractive feature. It was wide, durable and the best I had seen. it really secured the shorts. Now it's thin, cheap and uncomfortable. Very cheap elastic. Shame that they are having these made so cheaply now.

Response from Smartwool
1 year ago

Thank you for your feedback. We strive to improve our product offering, comfort, fit, and durability each season. Hearing directly from our customers is especially helpful in understanding how we can make improvements. I have shared your feedback with our team. Thankfully, all of our products are backed by our Go Far. Feel Good.:tm: Guarantee: https://www.smartwool.com/discover/smartwool-guarantee.html

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