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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

Best combo for me is Tahoe 3" CL liner and Sykes PX 5” shorts. Like the shorter lengths because I’m short!

Matt Johnson,

Graves Da 7" Short – Blue Black; Tahoe CL 8"Base Liner – Black

Both for the upcoming Texas Heat! Thanks!

Nicholas Del Valle,

Graves DA 7” shorts and Shasta HX 8” Liner

Brian Walters,

I would love to try out the Tahoe CL 5 liner and Sykes PX 5 Shorts. I am scheduled for two hot weather 100’s this summer and am always looking for the perfect shorts. Thanks for the opportunity.

Michael Lewis,

Graves shorts and Tahoe baseliners!

Ugo,

Love the Graves DA 7" shorts and the Tahoe 5" liner. So many pockets in the shorts!
Thanks Path!

Joe Nartker,

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