Nike Race Day Short

Running Shoes/Running Gear Apparel

11 years ago 10/02/2012 2:43pm EDT

I recently bought the 2" Nike Fundamental split-leg short and I'm not impressed. I have several aging pairs of the Nike Race Day short from 2004-2008 (2.5" inseam, I think they were), and I love them. Flawless. The outside fabric isn't plasticy (read 'cheap') feeling like with these new ones, and the way the older shorts "split" while running is perfect.

I see there is a newer design 3" "Nike Race Day Short" but I'm hesitant to buy them because I can't tell if they're like the Fundamental...

What are your experiences with these new Race Day shorts? Anyone find a good successor- something similar in appearance and fit to the older shorts?

(doesn't necessarily have to be Nike, though I am partial)

11 years ago 10/02/2012 2:58pm EDT

re: enthusiast

You know... I was in college in 1999 - 2002 and we had the most unbelievable uniforms. My school was sponsored by Nike and the gear we got was perfect.

At the same time, other brands were making great stuff, too. Adidas, mainly. I loved their split shorts that were provided to Adidas-sponsored teams like Notre Dame and NCSU.

Shortly after that time, it seemed like companies forgot how to make good running shorts. It is weird. I still have a few pairs of older shorts that I save for racing, but I have yet to find a sold pair of running shorts in the last decade.

11 years ago 10/02/2012 3:22pm EDT

re: enthusiast

Haven't worn the Nike shorts, but I absolutely love the Saucony Inferno shorts. I believe they are 3". Very light. Split short, perfect mobility. The fabric has a light stretchiness to it. Not overly so, but just enough and soft enough to not feel "plasticy."

11 years ago 10/06/2012 4:51pm EDT

re: MagnumRunner

The Nike shorts are effing great.

11 years ago 10/06/2012 6:08pm EDT

re: enthusiast

11 years ago 10/06/2012 6:27pm EDT

re: chewbacca

Your buying the wrong style.

Try the nike men's 2" tempo split, they are fantastic

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