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Browse all Reigning Champ shorts →4-Way Stretch Nylon Standard Training Short 9”
The verdict
Fit
9-inch inseam for knee-above length; 4-way stretch moves freely in all directions. Fit is athletic and forgiving, not contoured.
Quality
4-way stretch nylon is Reigning Champ's bread-and-butter training fabric—durable, moves well, and seams hold. Not premium but genuinely solid for the price.
Is the price fair?
At $39, this is good value for a training short. The stretch and Reigning Champ's construction mean it'll outlast most budget rivals.
Best for
Training athletes, runners, or anyone who wants real stretch without premium pricing.
Care
Wash cool and hang dry; the stretch fibers hold up better without dryer heat.
What owners report about Reigning Champ shorts
Owner coverage of Reigning Champ's terry sweat shorts is strongly positive on fabric and construction: reviewers report the terry breathes better than expected for a warm fabric, resists odor through repeated wears, and the flatlock-seamed construction on the brand's terry bottoms holds up wash after wash. The recurring functional complaint is the pockets — the open side and rear pockets let phones and keys slide out easily. Reviewers also note the brand cuts slightly trim and advise sizing up, and that the cotton shrinks a little after machine washing and drying.
- Strengths
- Odor-resistant, breathable terry fabric with flatlock construction that reviewers report holding up through years of wear and washing.
- Watch out for
- Open, unsecured pockets let contents fall out, and the trim cut plus mild shrinkage after drying catch out owners who don't size up.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report Reigning Champ measures slightly smaller than comparable cuts and advise sizing up, especially if you plan to machine-dry.
About Reigning Champ's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Reigning Champ Review: I Tried Their Bestsellers — The Adult Man · Reigning Champ Review — Mr.Alife · Slim Sweats: Reigning Champ Midweight Sweatpants Review — Megaleaper