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Shorts and base liners comparison

Shorts and base liners comparison

BY PATH PROJECTS APRIL 16, 2019

We make shorts for a variety of activities, such as running, hiking, gym workouts and an active outdoor lifestyle. The main difference between our shorts is the materials, fit, length, pocket configuration, durability and weight.

All our shorts are designed on the component layering system. They do not have liners. For the best running experience, pair with one of our base liners

If you are looking for a short for running only, check out the Sykes PX 5'' or 7'' and Graves DA 7''. Want a hybrid short, the Brim FT 9'' works great as a casual, active short for hikes and short runs. The Prospect PX2 8'' is a longer roomy running short that is great for the gym.

Here is a 1 page short comparison + our shorts size guide. Below you can find our short details with images. 

Name: Sykes PX 5''

Sykes 5" running shorts with pockets

  • Designed for: Best all around
  • Type: Running
  • Material: Toray Primeflex (tm)
  • Outseam: 15'' (38cm)
  • Inseam: 5'' (12.7cm)
  • Pockets: 3 rear zip & 1 inside key
  • Fit: Modern, not oversized
  • Durability: Better
  • Available colors: Jet Black and Olive Grey
  • Weight: Light 4.8oz
  • Price: $45

Name: Sykes PX 7''

sykes 7" running shorts for men

  • Designed for: Best all around
  • Type: Running
  • Material: Toray Primeflex (tm)
  • Outseam: 17'' (43.2cm)
  • Inseam: 7'' (17.8cm)
  • Pockets: 3 rear zip & 1 inside key
  • Fit: Modern, not oversized
  • Durability: Better
  • Available colors: Jet Black, Olive Grey and Frost Grey
  • Weight: Light 4.8oz
  • Price: $45 

Name: Graves DA 7''

graves mens running short 7" with pockets

  • Designed for: High temperatures and extra storage
  • Type: Running
  • Material: Toray Dot Air (tm)
  • Outseam: 17'' (43.2cm)
  • Inseam: 7'' (17.8cm)
  • Pockets: Read Zip, 2 hand side, right leg & inside key
  • Fit: Modern, not oversized
  • Durability: Good
  • Available colors: Blue Black and Light Grey
  • Weight: Light 4.8oz
  • Price: $48

Name: Brim FT 9''

Brim hiking short PATH projects

  • Designed for: Casual, active and short runs
  • Type: Hybrid, casual, hike, run
  • Material: Toray Flextwill
  • Outseam: 18'' (45.7cm)
  • Inseam: 9'' (22.9cm)
  • Pockets: 2 rear zip, 2 hand side, key inside right pocket
  • Fit: Standard chino, slim casual
  • Durability: Best
  • Available colors: Phantom and Stone
  • Weight: Light 7.2oz
  • Price: $49

Name: Prospect PX2 8''

short gym to run 9"

  • Designed for: A longer roomy running short that is great for the gym
  • Type: Hybrid gym, run
  • Material: Toray Mid Weight Primeflex (tm)
  • Outseam: 19'' (48.3cm)
  • Inseam: 8'' (20.3cm)
  • Pockets: 2 zip hand side, left side zip phone, key inside right pocket, right rear zip
  • Fit: Roomy, medium 33'' - 34'' waist
  • Durability: Best
  • Available colors: Jet Black and Navy
  • Weight: Light 7.2oz
  • Price: $49

Base liner for PATH running shorts

All our shorts are designed on the component layering system. They do not have liners. For the best running experience, pair with one of our base liners

The main difference between our base liners is the materials used, climate, compression, and length. 

baseliners for running shorts PATH projects

Tahoe CL Base liners

Shasta HX 8'' Base liners

Size charts for all shorts and base liners can be found here.

Enter for a chance to win a pair of Path Projects shorts and base liners. Let us know in the comments which shorts and liners you'd like to win. 1 winner will be picked by 4/24/19. (Rules / regs)

150 comments

Sykes 5” and Tahoe 8” would be perfect for me!

Thomas S Brock,

The Sykes PK7 and the Tahoe 5” are great together.

Jon Binnix,

Graves DA 7 and Tahoe CL 5

Michael Lepore,

Sykes PX 5" and Tahoe liners would be awesome!

Mitch,

Jet black Sykes PX 5” and Tahoe CL 3” would be fantastic.

Axel,

Sykes 5" and Tahoe 3"!!!

Timothy Nooney,

Wore the Sykes PX 5" with Tahoe CL 5" for my 50 miler and felt great the whole day. No chaffing and riding up.

David,

Sykes PX 5” and Tahoe CL 3”
Pocket configuration and fabric durability make the Sykes my preferred running short. Keep the base liner short and keep it cool.

Kevin,

Sykes 5 and Tahoe 5”. I’ve been almost buying them for months!

Brian Vickers,

Love the Sykes PX 5” and the Tahoe baselines!

Logan ,

Would love a pair of Graves DA 7" blue black and a pair of tahoe CL 5" frost grey!

Chris,

Graves DA 7" (Blue Black) and Tahoe CL 5" (Frost Grey)

Carl Franzon,

Really like the Tahoe 8” and the Prospects!

Owen,

The Graves DA 7” and the Tahoe 5” liner are definitely where it’s at for me! I run hot, and this is a fantastic combo!

Joe Mayer,

SYKES PX 5”. Finally, a perfect pair of running shorts. I love the three pockets for my long runs! I took a chance based on a feeling I got from PATH’s website and it was good one. Now I am hooked.

Ken Simpson,

Would love a pair of Graves DA 7” and Tahoe CL 8” base liner. My new hat from you guys is awesome for long runs

Aaron ,

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