As the weather continues to give us some of that good finger-lickin’ sunshine we’ve all been lapping up in droves, it’s time to stock up on your bike short collection and serve the world some Princess Diana realness.
Not only are they comfy enough to lounge around in during the heat, but they’ll often suit any and every style of workout. Whether that be for your low-intensity hot girl walk, your weekend run sesh or your 5am strength class, bike shorts are the summer-proof solution to all your sweaty problems.
If recent fashion trends are anything to go by, you can even style them à la Hailey Bieber and pair them with oversized jumpers, graphic tees, light button-down shirts and gold jewellery to form an effortless model-off-duty outfit for when you really CBF with denim shorts.
So, to locate the best pair that’ll give us that all-around workout to casual brunch wearability, we scoured the internet to find the best of the best. You’re welcome!
The Best Activewear Bike Shorts
- Best For Yoga: Nike Zenvy High-Waisted 8in Biker Shorts
- Best For Pilates: Elite Eleven Aura SF Shorts
- Best For Sweat To Swim: Lorna Jane Gym To Swim Retro Rib 12cm Bike Shorts
- Best Loose Shorts For Running: LSKD Accelerate 3″
- Best Tight Shorts For Running: On Performance Tights Short
- Best Knitted Activewear Shorts: P.E. Nation Verge Knit Short In Grey Marle
- Best Affordable Activewear Shorts: Cotton On Body Ultra Soft Side Pocket Bike Short
- Best Activewear Shorts With Pockets: Wunder Train High-Rise Short with Pockets 6″
- Best Plus-Sized Activewear Shorts: Thigh Society The Original 7″ Shorts
- Best Seamless Activewear Shorts: Crop Shop Boutique Serenity Shorts 4″
- The Best Maternity Bike Shorts: Ripe Maternity Tempo Bike Short
Best For Yoga: Nike Zenvy High-Waisted 8in Biker Shorts
The Zenvy is a buttery, soft mid-thigh short that allows you to flow and explore movement freely while still supporting you. It’s as comfy as it sounds.
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Best For Pilates: Elite Eleven Aura SF Shorts
Pilates princesses swear by Elite Eleven’s Aura fabric. It’s buttery soft, high-waisted, and perfect for low intensity workouts like a reformer sesh. These shorts come in a bunch of different colours, but the blue has gotta be our favourite.
Image: Elite Eleven.
Best For Sweat To Swim: Lorna Jane Gym To Swim Retro Rib 12cm Bike Shorts
For those lucky enough to live and workout by the water, you might want to consider Lorna Jane’s gym to swim range. The fabrics and the styles were designed specifically to support your workouts in and out of the water.
Image: Lorna Jane.
Best Loose Shorts For Running: LSKD Accelerate 3″
TikTok is obsessed with LSKD’s Accelerate 3″ Mid-Rise Running Shorts. Not only are they perfect for running, but they come in a huge variety of colours (15!). The actual design of the short was created with the runner in mind, introducing bigger splits and a mid rise fit, so you have total freedom of movement.
Image: LSKD.
Best Tight Shorts For Running: On Performance Tights Short
If you prefer a tighter run short, On’s Performance Short Tights are definitely worth a place in your wardrobe. They fit like a second skin, are breathable and fast drying, and comes with three mesh waistband pockets in the back and a key loop for safe storage.
Image: On.
Best Knitted Activewear Shorts: P.E. Nation Verge Knit Short In Grey Marle
P.E. Nation is an Aussie treasure when it comes to cool, unique activewear. The Verge Knit Short is made with a super soft cashmere blend, so they’ll take you from the end of your couch rot through to your hot girl walk.
Image: P.E. Nation.
Best Affordable Activewear Shorts: Cotton On Body Ultra Soft Side Pocket Bike Short
Cotton On is the home of affordable yet still durable activewear. The shorts start from as little as $35, and offer everything their more expensive countparts do — pockets, mid-rise fit, soft support — just at a cheaper price point.
Image: Cotton On Body.
Best Activewear Shorts With Pockets: Wunder Train High-Rise Short with Pockets 6″
There’s a reason everyone loves the Lululemon Wunder Train Shorts. These shorts are stretchy, supportive, breathable and come with super handy drop side pockets and a back inside pocket for your keys, cards and headphones.
Image: Lululemon.
Best Plus-Sized Activewear Shorts: Thigh Society The Original 7″ Shorts
Thigh Society sure knows how to be size inclusive. These guys start off their sizing at an XS and go up all the way to a 5XL. The brand has a few different types of activewear shorts, but our favourite is The Original seven-inch.
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Best Activewear Shorts Without A Front Seam: Crop Shop Boutique Serenity Shorts 4″
For the girlies who hate a front seam (IYKYK), Crop Shop Botique are known for their seamless front ‘fits. These particular shorts are high waisted with a 4″ inseam length and a hidden pocket in the back waistband. They also offer 5″ and 6″ lengths too.
Image: Crop Shop Boutique.
The Best Maternity Bike Shorts: Ripe Maternity Tempo Bike Short
For all you pregnant people out there, finding the perfect maternity bike short is tricky. You need them to be supportive without being constrictive, and want them to be comfy enough to wear all day long. These ones from Ripe Maternity are made from a moisture-wicking, four-way stretch knit fabric and have a high-rise waistband, so it’s safe to say you’ll be comfy in these ones.
Image: The Iconic.
Special Mentions:
- Leelo Active — Classic 6″ Bike Shorts, $69.95
- STAX — Midi Bike Shorts NANDEX, $69.95
- New Balance — RC Short 3″, $90
- The Upside — Peached 6in Pocket Spin Short, $99
Image Credit: P.E. Nation / LSKD / Lorna Jane
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