Gymshark Vital Soft Shorts - Black

Shorts

$14as of Jul 20, 2026. Check the current price at Gymshark

The verdict

A very cheap basic short; fine as a low-stakes layering or lounge piece, not a serious training short.

Fit

Likely a snug, soft-knit cut typical of Gymshark's Vital line; true to size but close-fitting through the hip.

Quality

At under $14 this is priced well below Gymshark's usual shorts range — expect thin, basic fabric and construction, adequate for light wear but not durable under heavy training.

Price check

Genuinely a budget price for the category; fair if expectations match the price, but don't expect training-grade durability.

Best for

Casual, low-intensity wear or layering rather than serious workouts.

Care

Hand wash or gentle cycle cold given the thin, budget-grade fabric.

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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