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''
- 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''
- 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''
- 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''
- 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''
- 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.
Tahoe CL Base liners
- Material: Coolite Mesh 82% polyester / 18% Spandex
- Available inseam: 3'' (7.6cm), 5'' (12.7cm) and 8'' (20.3cm)
- Climate = moderate to hot
- Compression = light
- Available colors: Black and Frost Grey
- Weight: Light 2.3 oz (66 g) to 3.2oz (90 g)
- Price: $26 - 29
Shasta HX 8'' Base liners
- Material: PATHEX fabric 87% polyester / 13% Spandex
- Available inseam: 8'' (20.3cm)
- Climate = cool to moderate
- Compression = medium
- Available colors: Black
- Weight: Light 4 oz / 113k
- Price: $32
Size charts for all shorts and base liners can be found here.
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Fantastic list and i have got so many little tips from looking at them to use on my own site…Thank you so much for this!
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Just get out and do it! Yes, trails are different than roads, but you can start with what you have and slowly adjust to the new conditions, just don’t over do it the first time out.
Sykes PX 5 and Tahoe CL liners would be perfect for my move to Hawaii soon.
Already have the SYKES PX 5" SHORT – JET BLACK – MD and TAHOE CL 5" BASE LINER – FROST GREY – MD. The Olive gray SYKES and black Tahoe would go well in my new collection of Path Projects apparel. My Black Muir cap is pretty sweet also!
Hello,
Never tried any of these shorts before but always look at them and contemplate the buy. Justifying the coast is another issue. However I just finished my first ultra marathon and have 5 more this year. I would love the opportunity the test out your gear and rate and review. Struggling nursing student working in the emergency room, hopefully my pitty helps ;).
I’ve been looking for a new short and baseline combo. I’m not to pleased with my UnderArmor or Nike options at the moment. I’d love to get my hands on the Prospect PX2 8" Navy & Tahoe CL 8" Black.
Sykes PX 5" because it’s nice to not have anything near the knees. Probably black because I sweat far too much to be seen in gray. Tahoe CL 3" in black because there just shouldn’t be tights seen under shorts.
Sykes PX 5 and Tahoe CL liners to cover my fat ass.
Been looking to represent, but wife dictated I use all my shorts before I get more. Benevolent-ish dictatorship up in here.
Prospect PX2 8" Navy & Tahoe CL 5" Black would be awesome!
The black 5" Sykes and Tahoe liners would be the envy of the dirt ribbon set in the East Bay Oakland Hills.
The Sykes PX 7” in Olive Grey paired with the Tahoe CL 5” base liner in black would be the PERFECT combo for my summer adventure to CO and my ascent up Mt. Belford and other trail running adventures around Buena Vista. Thanks in advance!
Would be awesome to try the Tahoe CL 5 Frost Grey and Graves Da 7 Blue Black!
Sykes px5 with the Tahoe 5 look interesting
Sykes 7” w/ Tahoe 5”!
Need to try the Tahoe CL 3” baseline combined with the Brim FT 9” in stone for a post run beach party