Gymshark Legacy Shorts - Black

Shorts

$11as of Jul 20, 2026. Check the current price at Gymshark

The verdict

A cheap, versatile short that covers lifting sessions and casual athleisure wear without much fuss.

Fit

Relaxed athletic fit; true to size with enough room for squats and general lifting movement.

Quality

Basic build typical of Gymshark's entry-level shorts — adequate for regular use, not the brand's most durable option.

Price check

At $10.80 this is solidly budget tier and fairly priced for a simple lifting short.

Best for

Lifting sessions or everyday athleisure wear on a tight budget.

Care

Machine wash cold and avoid high heat drying to preserve the waistband elastic.

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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