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Browse all Gymshark shorts →Gymshark Arrival 5" Shorts - Black
The verdict
Fit
True-to-size athletic fit with a 5-inch inseam that sits above the knee.
Quality
Standard Arrival-line durability — solid for regular training, not a premium technical outlier.
Is the price fair?
$26 is fair mid-tier pricing, consistent with the rest of the line.
Best for
Men who prefer a shorter training short for the gym.
Care
Machine wash cold and air dry to protect elastic and seams.
What owners report about Gymshark shorts
Across Gymshark's shorts range, owners consistently report the fit runs true to size with a stretchy, comfortable waistband, and the heavier training styles hold up through repeated sweaty sessions and washes without issue -- one owner said a pair 'came out good as new' after three workouts and a wash. Quality is less consistent on the thinner, budget-priced lines: reviewers describe some shorts as feeling like 'a sandwich bag on your legs,' with logos peeling off after a single wear and fabric snagging into holes early on.
- Strengths
- Owners across multiple lines report the fit runs true to size with a stretchy feel that holds up through repeated sweaty workouts and washes.
- Watch out for
- The thinner, budget-priced shorts draw recurring complaints about flimsy, plastic-feeling fabric, snagged holes, and logos peeling off after a single wear.
- Sizing
- Most owners across the range report the shorts fit true to size.
About Gymshark's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Gymshark Arrival 5" Shorts - Reviews · Gymshark Sport 5" Shorts - Reviews · Gymshark Arrival 7" Shorts - Reviews
