Mako Short (Lined)

Our take

The Mako is Rhone's signature lined performance short — a 4-way-stretch poly-elastane shell over a boxer-brief liner treated with the brand's GoldFusion anti-odor finish, built to go from a workout to errands without changing. Owners consistently praise the chafe-free liner, the gusseted seams that let you squat and lunge freely, and the zip and stash pockets that actually hold a phone. The honest trade is that it's a synthetic short at a near-premium price: the 90% polyester fabric runs warm and a bit slick, the DWR water-shedding finish fades after a season of washes, and despite the anti-odor treatment the fabric can start to hold funk once the coating wears. The lined version also won't suit anyone who hates a built-in compression liner — there's no taking it out.

The details

Material

90% polyester / 10% elastane stretch woven with a DWR water-shedding finish and a GoldFusion anti-odor boxer-brief liner; lightweight and quick-drying but warm and synthetic-feeling.

Fit

Athletic, lay-flat elastic waistband with a drawcord and a mid rise; offered in 5", 7", and 9" inseams — the lined liner runs snug like light compression, so size the short itself true to waist.

Quality

Strong build — gusseted seams, secure zip and stash pockets, no chafe — but the DWR finish wears off with washing and the anti-odor effect degrades over a year of hard use.

Best for

Lifters and gym-to-street wearers who want a do-everything lined short with secure pockets — not for anyone who dislikes a built-in liner or runs hot in synthetics.

Care

Cold machine wash inside-out, skip fabric softener (it kills the anti-odor and DWR finishes), and hang or tumble low; air-dry to extend the water-shedding coating.

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