TCA Men's Elite Tech Lightweight Running Shorts with Zip Pockets - Breathable Quick-Dry Gym Training Shorts for Jogging, Workout & Active Lifestyle

I have 16 year old twin boys. They love these shorts especially the zip-able pockets. Right now we have 14 pairs.I’m a very fit active guy that was convinced how awesome LuLulemon is for guys but wanted something that wasn’t so expensive and hopefully more durable. These seem very well made but they are a bit shorter and tighter than I expected which isn’t bad but I’m into ladies and not trying to “bring boys to the yard”These are my favorite gym shorts, no matter what I’m doing- cardio, lifting, lounging. I got 2 mediums, a black and a teal. At first, the black shorts fit more snugly than the teal so I preferred the teal. I lost a couple of inches and now the black shorts fit perfectly. Kind of ridiculous because I paid for 2 medium sized shorts but it ended up working out lol. Also, I’ve had these shorts for 8 months now and after I initially noted someone complaining about the zipper pockets not withstanding a wash, I always let the shorts air-dry after washing. They are doing okay so far so I recommend letting them air-dry instead of putting in the dryer.Ordered M size as suggested; waist is too snug.Reordering L for 35" waist.Wear large, bought XL and fit perfectly. Don't expect them to last very long, but if they make it over a year, they're worth it.Other than the sizing running very small, they are very nice shorts. I have to buy this brand a size bigger than other brands, so keep that in mind when you buy.I think the shorts are comfortable, but I personally don’t like the zippers, they’re stiff.I have been buying these for years, better get them while the price is right. Never have had a issue with a tear or rip as I am a avid backwoods trail runner.The shorts fit perfectly around my waist of 33inches without even having to tighten the strings.To add to the perfect fit, it's stretchy enough where I can easily complete my Powerlifts movements for Barbell back squats and Deadlifts.I took a risk trying the TCA training shorts as i'd never heard of the brand. The shorts are high quality, flexible, and contain two great pockets for holding stuff for running. I had to go a size up than they recommended as my legs didn't fit in the L size. After an easy exchange from TCA I was delivered an XL pair which are perfect.I have since ordered 3 more pairs!Worn them to the gym over the last few weeks, quite impressed so far. Zipped pockets are great , no more lost locker keys and somewhere to put the MP3 player. Fit is good but I think I could have got away with a medium rather than the large I'm a 34"-36" waist. I'm not overly keen on logos on clothes so the TCA logo is very discrete black on black. Probably going to buy another pair and risk a medium size.These shorts are great value for money. I'm nearly 6ft tall and have a waist size 32, the medium fitted me fine. They are lightweight and do not chaff anywhere. I wore them on a 50 ultra marathon and they were perfect. A handy pocket with a zip too. They sit well above the knee, not too long and not too short.The first pair of these I received had one of the drawstrings missing. No problem, I contacted the seller and after sending a photo they replaced them quickly. I’ve now had the second pair for a couple of months, probably worn them 7 or 8 times and the pocket on one side has come unstuck just from using the zip, and the pocket on the other side has developed a hole when the only thing that’s been in it are a couple of air pods, which I almost lost. Now I’ve had 2 pairs with issues I can only conclude they have a quality problem. I’m sure if I contact them again and send another photo they will probably replace them again but I’m not sure I want another pair.