Gymshark Pumper Shorts 5" - Soul Taupe

Shorts

$12as of Jul 20, 2026. Check the current price at Gymshark

The verdict

A cheap lifting short that covers the basics, fine for casual training but not a technical piece.

Fit

Expect a shorter 5" inseam with a fitted-through-the-leg cut typical of lifting shorts, likely true to size.

Quality

At $12 this is a budget entry in the lifting-focused Pumper line, so expect basic construction rather than anything technical.

Price check

Budget tier and priced accordingly; a fair, low-risk pickup for casual lifting sessions.

Best for

Someone who wants a cheap, functional short for the gym floor without paying for extras.

Care

Machine wash cold and air dry to preserve the fit.

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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