New Balance RC Short 5" Men's

• Stretchy shell keeps up with a long stride
• Internal brief means no separate liner needed
• Zipped back pocket for keys, plus two internal drop-in pockets
• Standard fit sits away from the body for a breezy feel
• Drawstring waistband adjusts easily

• Inseam: 5 inch
• Rise: Mid rise, sits just below the waist
• Fit: Standard, true to size, designed to fit away from the body
• Shell: Perforated four-way stretch woven
• Fabric: 86% recycled polyester, 14% spandex
• Brief: Internal, seamless construction
• Pockets: External back zip pocket, two internal drop-in pockets
• Technology: NB DRY fast-drying
• Extras: Reflective details

• Road and trail training
• Long runs where you need to carry things
• Runners who prefer a mid-length short
• Gym and everyday wear

Less suited to: Racing, where a shorter split-style cut feels lighter. For that, look at Men's bottoms.

Plenty of shorts have a pocket or a brief, and fewer have both done well. This one is a good all-rounder for runners who carry a phone or keys. It is a solid first pair of proper running shorts.