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The verdict
Fit
Basketball mesh cut implies a loose leg opening and mid-rise fit. True to size with room for movement and layering.
Quality
Basic mesh construction at budget price. Seaming and elastic adequate for casual court play, not reinforced for heavy use.
Is the price fair?
At $17, the mesh and basketball cut add a bit more functionality than plain woven at a bargain price.
Best for
Casual basketball players and gym users who want affordable, breathable shorts for court play or training.
Care
Mesh snags easily—wash in a mesh bag on gentle cycle and air dry completely.
What owners report about Reebok shorts
Reebok's training shorts get solid marks from gym-goers for the price. Reviewers on a fitness retailer's site rate the Austin styles highly — "Very good quality, nice fabric and fit" — and one owner who trains five to six days a week calls the Workout Ready shorts "crazy durable," saying they haven't ripped the way other shorts have. Complaints center on feel and cut rather than outright failure: one owner found the material "weak and thin," and others say certain styles sit baggy and billow because the fabric is stiff. Several owners also note that favorite styles get discontinued and are hard to find again.
- Strengths
- Inexpensive, sweat-wicking training shorts that most owners say hold up to frequent gym use.
- Watch out for
- Fabric feel is inconsistent across styles — some owners find it thin or stiff with a baggy cut, and well-liked styles are frequently discontinued.
- Sizing
- Fit varies by style: several owners report some shorts running large and suggest sizing down, while the knit styles are more often reported true to size.
About Reebok's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Reebok Men's Austin Shorts - Black Mix | Rogue Fitness · Reebok Men's Austin II Shorts - Black | Rogue Fitness · Customer reviews for Reebok Workout Ready Men's Shorts | Walmart.com