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Browse all Champion shorts →7" Moisture Wicking, Sport Shorts
The verdict
Fit
The 7" inseam is snug for active wear; moisture-wicking polyester dries quickly after workouts.
Quality
Typical of Champion's sport line—functional synthetic construction that holds up to regular gym use without fancy finishes.
Is the price fair?
At $18.75, this is straight-value athletic wear. No premium pricing.
Best for
Someone who needs reliable shorts for basketball, running, or weight training without spending on technical features.
Care
Machine wash and hang or tumble dry on low to preserve the moisture-wicking treatment.
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