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"Endurance" shorts: Pearl Izumi Ultra, North Face BTN, Patagonia Strider Pro... anything else?
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TheJeff
Jul 10, 15 18:40
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Anyone have any experience with any of these shorts? I have the PI Ultra 5" Splits (love them) and the NF Better Than Naked (hated the liner)... haven't tried Patagonia's Strider Pro shorts, tho... They are all 5" inseam (not too long, not too short), with a split leg (to accommodate my powerful leg drive? lol), and multiple storage pockets for nutrition...

Especially interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the Patagonia shorts, or anyone who knows of another brand that meets the above requirements...

Thanks :-)
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“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer
"The best things in life make you sweaty." -Barbara W.
"I was never great at math, so I had to learn to run faster." -Robbie Sandlin
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Re: "Endurance" shorts: Pearl Izumi Ultra, North Face BTN, Patagonia Strider Pro... anything else? [TheJeff] [ In reply to ]
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craigj532
Jul 10, 15 18:49
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I am a big fan of the Brooks 5" Sherpa shorts. They're very lightweight and fast drying. I consistently run when it's 80+ and very humid, and they're the only shorts I have that don't feel heavy with soaked sweat after long runs.

As a bonus, last year's colors have been on sale everywhere, including Brooks.com (which has free shipping). I like the PI shorts, too, but find the Brooks to be more comfortable in hot conditions.
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TheJeff
Jul 10, 15 19:02
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Really? Man, I have never found a pair of Brooks shorts that I like :-( I prefer my outlet Nikes :-)

But, specifically looking for something with a split and several close fitting pockets (as opposed to regular old side-pockets)
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“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer
"The best things in life make you sweaty." -Barbara W.
"I was never great at math, so I had to learn to run faster." -Robbie Sandlin
“Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.” Charles Schultz
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Dgconner154
Jul 10, 15 20:20
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I have the Patagonia Striders (not Pro) and I love them. Super light, comfortable liner, and they've held up well for a couple years. The only thing I don't like is that there is only one small internal pocket (big enough for a key or maybe one gel) but it doesn't look like that's an issue on the Pro's. Also, I'd caution that they aren't really splits - they have an indentation in the leg but it's not two separate overlapping pieces like traditional splits.
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TheJeff
Jul 11, 15 3:54
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Awesome! Thanks for the good word :-)
____________________________________________
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer
"The best things in life make you sweaty." -Barbara W.
"I was never great at math, so I had to learn to run faster." -Robbie Sandlin
“Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.” Charles Schultz
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Sim
Jul 11, 15 4:09
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Arcteryx Soleus
It's got a split up the sides, decently long inseam, built-in brief and 5 pockets.
I could probably store 12 gels in it, if I really wanted to.

This one pair of shorts basically made my entire wardrobe obsolete.
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Kenney
Jul 11, 15 6:17
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I use the patagonia. They are my favorite long distance short, hands down. Comfy, no chaffing and the pocket design is awesome. No issue with gels bouncing. Its kinda like a figure 8 on how the pockets are designed to hold down. I strictly go them on all training runs in the mnts of plus 20 miles.
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Re: "Endurance" shorts: Pearl Izumi Ultra, North Face BTN, Patagonia Strider Pro... anything else? [Sim] [ In reply to ]
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TheJeff
Jul 12, 15 6:08
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Sim wrote:
Arcteryx Soleus
It's got a split up the sides, decently long inseam, built-in brief and 5 pockets.
I could probably store 12 gels in it, if I really wanted to.

This one pair of shorts basically made my entire wardrobe obsolete.

See, this is why I posted this... here is a cool pair of shorts from a brand that I have never heard of. Many thanks, bud :-)
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“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer
"The best things in life make you sweaty." -Barbara W.
"I was never great at math, so I had to learn to run faster." -Robbie Sandlin
“Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.” Charles Schultz
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Sim
Jul 12, 15 12:05
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Arcteryx is more known for mountaineering stuff (which is also top notch), but they expanded their offerings for running-type activities a couple years ago.
I've got quite a few of their items, and it's generally the best stuff I have ever used
I'd take my (previous) favorite garment and wish it had that *little bit extra*. The Arcteryx stuff is a little bit more expensive than the rest, but you always get something extra for the price you pay.
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