Men's TrailTech Short 5"

These shorts quickly became the only pair I reached for when I needed to carry even one gel. They might just become the first pair of clothing I own multiple in the same color. Genuinely don't see me buying other shorts just half tights

I like the style and fit although i do experience some rubbing at the hips where these is a little reinforced section on the waistband. Size is correct(medium), i am 181cm 70kg.

The smaller sized bottle and bottle/phone pockets actually work well.

The inner liner slighty rides up on the inside of my thigh now and then which is annoying. If it was a few mm’s longer i dont think it would be an issue but could just be my leg shape!

My main issue is the fabric/stitching is coming away and the shorts are only 3 months old. At this high a price i would expect much better quality. They have always been washed on most delicate setting and not abused.

Have an LF2 aswell and impressed with it but would not purchase the shorts again and now makes me hesitate on the other apparel which is out now.

As you can see, silicon dots (?) that are in the liner are coming off after just a few runs / washes. Queried the team about a warranty, if covered I will hope that this is just a lemon.

They say don’t wear anything new on race day. Well I broke that rule after holding my breath the TrailTech restock would arrive before a marathon last weekend and man am I glad I did.

These shorts fit like a well-loved glove straight outta the bag and were more than capable of carrying all the fuel I needed to power through a grueling course. Ease of access is top priority while racing and these shorts offer just that, no bulky belt needed.

Constructive criticism: they could use more convenient relief access. The waist is so snug that it’s a tad tough to pee, but I think a slight tweak to the liner could alleviate that in a future iteration.

Regardless, these are my new go-to for racing and all summer long hauls.

Ordered with the first release and delivery was delayed a few weeks - no big deal. I love the liner, the pockets carry pretty well and the breathable waste band is nice. Ran in them almost exclusively since I got them (~200mi) and they seem to be holding up well. Washing cold and hang drying only. My one main concern is that the back zipper pocket’s zipper is breaking free from the tape on the seams, essentially falling off. So ya, a little disappointing for a short that costs this much.

Very stable belt and pants!

Had the chance to use the 2L belt and short combo for a 50 miler shortly after getting the shorts and it worked out great! Used two 350ml bottles on the hips and the 600ml in the belt. Definitely stoked on the fit— 6’2”, 170#, size medium.
Hard to get in at first, as everybody says, but just make sure to untie the draw string and retie with each use.
The waist belt material is great; short material dries super well and the liner stays in place and doesn’t really ride up.
I will admit, $160 is pretty steep for shorts, but they are nice and come from a small company; and after owning and religiously using the 2L belt for just over a year I really wanted to give them a try. I’m very happy with them, but I’d be convinced to buy another pair if the price was more approachable.
Overall, great product that lives up to the Raide name.
4 stars only because of the price.
One last thing: tiny rip after only one use. Hoping that if it gets worse that Raide will take care of me!

I’ve already done 100 miles in these shorts and love them. They’re a little tight and hard to get on at first by design but after a couple runs, they wear perfectly. I used these, the 2 L belt and a small vest for a 54 mile Self supported run and that’s all I needed to hold all of my fluids, nutrition, and gear. Huge fan!

Huge fan of Raide ever since I got the 2L belt awhile back. I knew the shorts were coming out for a while, so the second pre order released I was on it.

I’ve got a couple of runs in my pair, one being a longer effort on Tiger Mountain. Overall absolute game changing storage shorts. I love that you can customize the storage to fit a multitude of different things. Sometimes I just take my phone and a flask, other times gels and other items along with the flask. Paired with the belt or a vest it just changes the game.

I definitely panicked when I first put the shorts on because of how tight the compression felt as well as the waist. But rest assured it definitely loosens up to a perfect fit after a run or two. No issues at all. I haven’t experienced any itching, rubbing or anything. I do find the shorts ride up near the crotch a little, but I think that’s from my thicker thighs. Hasn’t bothered me. Can’t wait for Raide to keep pushing innovation. Such a great company.

Another perfect product from Raide. I’d been wearing the LF 2L for my daily runs, but it was a bit overkill. These shorts are perfect for the daily runs where you only need to carry a bit. The bottle is the perfect size and fits snugly in the pocket. The gel pockets are big enough to carry any gel brands or whatever else you might need - in my case: keys, cards, headlamp, and an ultralight dog leash. I’ll likely buy another pair in the spring. I haven’t been able to try out the shorts paired with the belt, but I’d imagine you could cover some serious distance with that set up.

The only caveat would be the fit. They’re very, very tight, but that’s necessary with how much you can load them up. The first time getting them on was nearly impossible, but after the first wear, they broke in and fit like a dream. I went with a medium as I always do. I’m a stalky build (5’9” 185ish) with big legs. I wouldn’t actually change anything about the fit, I’d just caution that the first time putting them on may be a struggle.

Overall, another home run from Raide as I’ve come to expect from all their products. Looking forward to getting another pair and probably the UL 1L as well!

I need to preface this review with my admiration for this company. I was sold on them the second I used the 2L running belt. I placed a pre-order for these shorts the moment it went live.

So first off, when putting them on, I heard a rip. I am 6'1" 180lbs and 31" waist. I wear medium in all other brands of shorts. I was unaware that you cannot put them on like you would any other pair of running shorts, you have to take your time. I attempted putting them on 2-3 times without success. I sent an email to customer service saying I may need a large. While waiting on a reply, I tried to put them on again, this time I was able to get them on completely... and WOW. It fits perfect. They really feel perfect.

I took them on a brief 7-mile run today and here are my thoughts:

-compression is spot on - these are the only shorts I own that come equipped with a phone pocket that holds the phone perfectly with zero bounce. this is pleasing because I hate putting my phone in the front storage area of the belt because as the belt gets sweaty, it often interferes with your phone screen (pausing music, skipping songs, etc.)

-not sure if it's due to my abnormally thick thighs, but the shorts (not the liner) definitely ride up into the crotch in the front. not necessarily uncomfortable, just something I noticed.

-the liner is just what I needed. I usually pick Rabbit brand shorts for my runs and they chafe my thighs sooooooo badly that I had to cut/alter the liner on those. these shorts will save my thighs.

-its nice being able to carry water without a belt. it has zero bounce, as advertised, very satisfying.

Now about the rip: concerning but I don't think it's super serious. Good news is these shorts have their 5-year warranty and customer support, as always, is spectacular. If I the seam breaks, they told me they will be replaced.

If I owned the company I would make sure the info about how they fit is in big letters on the product page. I would also create a version with a shorter pant inseam (3" or 3.5") however that probably isn't feasible because of the built-in storage space in the liner. Just my two cents.

I'm completely satisfied with these shorts. The fit, feel, and color are all excellent. The only downside is that the liner feels quite tight when first worn, but it naturally stretches out with use. Just something to keep in mind when purchasing!

I love these shorts, best running shorts I’ve ever worn. I got a large because normally medium in other brands is too snug around my thighs but the waist is starting to feel too lose. I’d definitely go back and buy a medium one day though.

Best pockets Ive had for running. The hidden straps work well for my jackets.

The sizing is just a bit too tight, especially as I have thick thighs. Read online that it was normal for people to break in the shorts but I hope I dont have to do it for future versions. Also need other colors

Favorite shorts on the market, perfect lenght, good pocket placement and non chaffing whatsoever

GREAT product, and the intention behind the product is very clear and considered!

PROS:
-Fabric seam reinforcements at every junction/intersection (like in wetsuits).
-Sturdy but very light weight
-Integrated liner that does not bounce and it comes with a flask.
-Style, colors, etc on brand with the rest of the scene.
-The integrated liner does not stick out past the hem of the shorts... finally!!!
-Works great w/ 2L race belt.
-Shipping was was very fast
-Very high quality product
-Video narrator is pumped and ready to go!

CONS:
-The waistband was/is some work! Its a made with a sturdy material but it lacks some stretch or the ability to recompose itself after it stretches out. (imagine a well worn leather belt that has become curvilinear/ gestural after years of wear)
-The liner was a bit snug (compressive) and have a narrow cuff that rolled up, maybe a wider or less compressive cuff would keep in place. (its important to say that I have the thighs of a size large and the wist of a small, this is not a new situation for my body type, I expect this.)
-Expensive but delivers! (I used the 2l race belt and shorts for a 50k and 25k.)

Lastly, I would recommend this product/brand and will be purchasing more as needed. The product is well conceived and executed and I hope the quality can be maintained.

Had a small probleme with one of the seams and they were kind and answered fast. That's why i like this brand so much. They don't sacrifice the human aspect while innovating. Thank you Raide, those shorts are amazing.

I bought a Medium because my waist is around 31/32" but I couldn't even get the shorts pass my hips. The waistband is not stretch at all. And I am not aa large hips hug... Then I don't know if a L will not be too large for my waist. + I am paying 40$ to send it back so I don't know if I will try another size.

It’s just the better short in the game !
Please do a new drop !!! I need to buy a second one.

Takes a little getting used to when using with the belt, but once everything is in place, the pockets for the 360ml flasks work incredibly well even with a half full soft flask. I will probably end up getting a second pair. Have about 100 trail and scrambling miles in them with no visible wear.

Only shorts I reach for when I want to carry hydration flasks - much better than a belt or vest.

Incredible shorts and worth the $$ imo. The fit is key for these. My size is on the small/medium boundary (waist 31"), and based on other people's comments about hardly being able to put them on, I went for medium. I should have got small. Not a huge issue but the fit would probably be better with smaller size. The same is true for the UL 2L belt. Maybe size down if youre on the border to get the tightest fit.

In terms of functionality, I've ran up to 40k with the short UL 1L combo. 360ml flask in the short pocket, phone and lecka ultra gel in other short pocket. Two 26g lecka gels in each of the rear short pocket. Wind breaker in front pouch of belt, 2x sis beta gels in front pouch as wellz 2x sis beta energy chews in one belt side pocket, toilet paper in other side pocket. 3x 2scoop bags of tailwind in each of the front inner belt pockets. Xa filter flask in read belt pocket, rain layer tucked in between belt and shorts in the rear or when can filter is empty in the back pouch.

Like all other Raide products - simply perfect!