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Browse all Champion shorts →7" Jersey Short, C Logo
The verdict
Fit
Seven-inch inseam with jersey fabric signals a light, breathable short with minimal coverage. Jersey construction drapes softly; Champion run true to size.
Quality
Jersey is the lightest of Champion's short fabrics—quick-drying and breathable but less durable than fleece or Powerblend. Seams are basic.
Is the price fair?
At $26.25 for a lightweight jersey short, value is solid for warm-weather wear. Jersey won't last as long as heavier constructions.
Best for
Warm-weather or casual shoppers who prioritize breathability and lightweight comfort over durability.
Care
Machine wash cool and air-dry or tumble-dry on low to prevent excessive shrinkage in lightweight jersey.
What owners report about Champion shorts
Owners are broadly positive on comfort for the price. Zappos reviewers on the 7-inch hybrid short praise the fabric as thin, light, and comfortable, and varsity-short buyers describe them as light and breathable with good workmanship. Cotton gym short buyers like the soft cotton and call them a good value. Walmart reviewers are more split on the budget styles, with some reporting the material feels thinner than it used to and the elastic wearing out within a year or two of light use.
- Strengths
- Lightweight, breathable, comfortable athletic shorts that most owners consider good value at their low price.
- Watch out for
- Recurring complaints on the cheaper styles are thin material and elastic that gives out after a year or two of wear.
- Sizing
- Most reviewers report the shorts fit true to size, though some say certain styles run large and one hybrid-short buyer found them shorter than expected.
About Champion's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Champion 7" Hybrid Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Champion Varsity Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Champion 8187 Cotton Gym Shorts - Black | Full Source · Customer reviews for Champion Men's Cotton Gym Shorts | Walmart.com
