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Session Short | 5-inch
The verdict
Fit
Five-inch inseam is mid-thigh, right at the sweet spot for most athletes. Session is Ten Thousand's answer to 'I just need a good short.' Standard tapered fit, snug waistband.
Quality
Session appears across multiple production runs and customer reviews praise durability. Standard Ten Thousand quality—no compromises despite the discount.
Price check
Good value at the discounted price listed (88 USD vs. typical 108). If you already know you like Ten Thousand, this is a no-brainer.
Best for
A return customer or someone with a body type that matches Ten Thousand's fit who wants reliable gym wear without overthinking.
Care
Cold wash, air dry; standard care for technical shorts.
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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
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