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| Package Dimensions | 10.35 x 10.25 x 1.95 inches, 11.53 ounces |
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| Department | mens |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Anthem Athletics |
Anthem Athletics Hyperflex 7 Inch Men’s Workout Shorts – Zipper Pocket Short for Running, Athletic & Gym Training
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Tylor K Hicks –
Great workout shorts. Most shorts are too long or too baggy. Great fitting and zipper pocket on the side of the leg means I can run with my phone in there to listen to music and it doesn’t bounce around.
R.Kelsey –
Loved these shorts the second I put them on. Have done several wod’s in them since and they are excellent in every way so far. 7″ length was perfect for me (I’m 6’2) and the large size fit my waist like these things were tailored to fit me, I usually wear a 36 waist. The shorts fit a little on the snug side but not restrictive to movement at all. Squats, squat cleans, and split jerks were no issue at all and the shorts stay in place at the waist very well without being tight. Appear to be well made, good fabric and well done stitching. Will be buying more of these for sure
Colm Callan –
I needed to update my workout wardrobe but was tired of spending $80 to $100 for a single pair of shorts. I came across the Hyperflex gym shorts by Anthem Athletics (on sale for $35) and the Athletic Gym shorts by G Gradual (priced at an almost too good to be true $20) and decided to buy one of each to compare. Both shorts had essentially the same good reviews on Amazon and figured the G Gradual shorts were so cheap that it was worth the risk.
Overall, I am extremely happy with both brands. Both shorts are super comfortable and perform well when working out. I have used them each for multiple CrossFit workouts and outdoor runs as well as just going through my normal daily routine, and I have zero complaints for either. The material moves and stretches with your body so you can focus on the workout without worrying about the shorts getting in the way.
Both shorts look very similar in terms of their overall design. The only differences between the two is the material on the Anthem Athletics shorts feels a little more substantial, so it seems like they may hold up a little better over time. That said, I do not have any concerns about the G Gradual shorts wearing out any time soon. Additionally, the pockets on the Anthem shorts are slightly wider across the top opening, so it is a little easier to put your hand in when you need to get something out. Both have pockets that are more than big enough to hold my phone and whatever else I need while working out, and the zipper closures make sure everything stays where it is supposed to.
Overall, because of the slightly more substantial feel to the material and the slightly roomier pockets, I think the Anthem shorts are just a little bit better than the G Graduals if money were no object. However, the value of the G Graduals cannot be beat when you consider that they cost barely half as much.
I liked these both so much I bought two more pairs of each. I ordered the first shorts extra-large even though my waist size is large according to the chart they provided since I had seen some reviews that said the sizing runs “snug” and I hate tight shorts and hate the hassle of returning things. My experience is that the sizing is consistent with the charts they provide, so I ordered larges for the additional shorts, which fit perfectly. I am 6’ 2” / 185 lbs and the 7” short falls an inch or two above my knee.
Michael Alexander –
The construction is very good, and the materials used are great quality. The colored portion of the shorts is a midweight nylon/spandex-like material, that’s sturdy, airy, and very stretchy in all directions. The pocket zippers are good fine-tooth zippers with sewn-over stops so the zipper pull is halted by a seam instead of the actual stop (greatly increases longevity in my experience). The drawstring is what you’d expect, a woven non-stretchy material with plastic pips. It’s long enough it’s not going to accidentally pull out in the wash, but you’ll have to take care if you want to keep the pips intact.
The zippered hip pockets are deep and reasonably wide, they easily fit my hand and my huge phone in a drop-proof case. I have the Samsung S21 Ultra (one of the largest phones on the market), and the pocket is a bit wider and a full inch deeper than my phone. You can see the lower seam that runs across the outside of each thigh in the pictures, which is the bottom of the pocket itself. The inside of the pocket is fully attached along the side and bottom, so heavy objects like a phone won’t make the pocket bounce around separately from the rest of the shorts. The material of the pocket is the same as the exterior black material, a light 4-way stretchy nylon/spandex.
Fit-wise, they’re what you see in the picture. The leg opening size makes them slightly billowy unless you size down. I’m 5′ 7″ 180 lbs with a 30″ waist and a significant booty, and I went with the medium. In retrospect I might prefer the small for a little less billow to the leg openings, but the medium certainly fits me very well. The 7″ length hits the top of my knee when worn at my usual waist.
The waist is a flat waistband so it won’t look like you’re trying to smuggle an inner tube around your waist like standard basketball shorts do, and the sizes on the sizing chart match a comfortable and relatively secure fit even at the lowest size extreme, with phone and keys in the pockets and the drawstring untied. The range of waist sizes seems accurate, the waist elastic is very good quality and robustly constructed so it gives a consistent pull across the range of sizes. The drawstring does go all the way around, instead of being two sewn in half drawstrings, and is a flat weave in a narrow channel so it won’t twist and gives a good cinch.
The overall fit of the shorts can best be described as “tailored basketball shorts”. The larger leg openings makes them slightly billowy like basketball shorts, but the hips and up are more fitted. It means they will fit well for any size rear end by draping slightly different rather than having to purely stretch like most shorts, but they also don’t look like you’re wearing a second bunched up pair of shorts around your waist when you’re in a full stretch/squat.
I’m personally right on the edge of waist sizes between a small and a medium. I would personally prefer a slightly smaller leg opening, and maybe I could get that from going down to a Small size instead, but it’s more a personal preference from someone who’s between sizes than an actual critique.
Functionally the shorts are great. They are super stretchy in all directions so you can do unimpeded squats or hook a heel on a climbing hold at shoulder height. The material is what I like to call medium-weight super-breathable. I’ve had another pair of nearly identical shorts from a lower quality manufacturer for years and I know how well they worked, but these are a slightly tougher material. They breathe extremely well everywhere, including the upper-crack part that gets notoriously sweaty. The “medium weight” makes already abrasion-resistant material even sturdier, and if they get slightly hooked on something the stretch in them avoids damage. I’ve taken them outdoor rock climbing and the scuffing against the sandstone didn’t hurt them a bit, nor did the occasional snag on a branch during the hike in. They gave me full range of motion the entire time, let everything breathe well, and we’re very comfortable. The pockets are handy for quickly stuffing something when not on the wall, and the zip up means they won’t catch on anything when I’m on it.
M4V3R1CK –
Had these a few months now and use them frequently for squats, deadlifts, bench, row, military press etc. Great gym shorts. Highly recommended! These will not rip when squatting unlike sportsworld (uk) slazenger shorts, which i will never buy again.
I lile they have back/side pockets should you need them. They haven’t shrank in the wash either which is a plus.
mvolkme24648 –
These shorts seem to be well made and feel like a quality article of clothing. They do have zippers on the side pockets. I don’t like them, but that’s a personal thing and I’m not downgrading the product because of that. I’m rating n 4 stars instead of five because I haven’t had them long enough to know how they hold up. I’m larger in the gluteal area; they fit really well with no binding during hip hinges or squats.
Chad Judd –
I’m a 32 waist and medium fits perfect. Pockets are well placed. This is the second pair I’ve bought because the first pair have proven both durable and comfortable.
Peter Mackey –
Nice fitting shorts. Very flexible and comfortable, good length. Good quality material. Would recommend and buy them again in another colour
John De La Torre-Ugarte –
Buena calidad y me queda como esperaba. He comprado varios colores y todos me gustan.
A. –
Pantaloncini molto comodo. Tessuto non leggero ma elastico.