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Browse all Ten Thousand shorts →Output Short | 5-inch
The verdict
Fit
Output (formerly 'Rep') is noticeably roomier through the hip and thigh than Ten Thousand's core shorts, with a more relaxed—though still modern—leg line. Still not oversized, just less aggressive.
Quality
Output shares Ten Thousand's construction standards; more room doesn't mean lower durability.
Is the price fair?
Fair for a fit variant at this price. You're not paying extra for the broader cut; it's just the same engineering applied to different body types.
Best for
Someone who respects Ten Thousand's durability but finds their standard fit too snug around the hips or thighs.
Care
Same as core shorts—cold wash, air dry.
What owners report about Ten Thousand shorts
Owners report the line holds up unusually well under hard gym use — one long-term tester's pair was "still kicking after three years of hard training" — and the waistband draws consistent praise for staying put without rolling or sagging. Reviewers describe the cut as slimmer than a typical athletic short, and heavier-built owners report snugness through the thighs. The most repeated complaints are the optional compression liner losing its grip and shifting mid-workout, drawstrings migrating in the washing machine, and hit-or-miss customer service.
- Strengths
- Long-term durability under lifting and high-intensity training, with a waistband reviewers single out for staying in place.
- Watch out for
- The built-in compression liner is what reviewers flag first — it can lose compression and twist mid-workout — and owners report slow, inconsistent customer service when something goes wrong.
- Sizing
- Reviewers call the fit true to size but slimmer than a standard athletic short; some owners report pairs coming up big, so check the size chart rather than sizing up by default.
About Ten Thousand's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Ten Thousand Interval Short Review (Real Testing) · Ten Thousand Review: I Tried Their Shorts and Shirts · Ten Thousand Shorts Review - Must Read This Before Buying