The Wasatch Crest, Tiger Mountain, the Stone Door Loop, Strawberry Canyon, Deadman's Pass Loop and the Damn Wakely Dam Ultra every runner has their favorite backcountry trail run. Patagonia's Nine Trails Shorts allow freedom of movement with every stride, thanks to a supple 4way stretch fabric 90 allrecycled polyester10 spandex that's tough yet highly breathable and extremely light. The Deluge DWR durable water repellent finish sheds moisture and a lightweight, breathable, builtin moisturewicking liner extends into the waistband. An interior drawcord finetunes the fit and the openknit crotch vents excess heat and eliminates chafing. Two front and one back pocket with zippered closures and stitchedthrough pocket bags give secure storage. Reflective heattransfer logo and graphic. Inseam size M is 4. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Patagonia Nine Trails Shorts for Men is available through Altrec.com.
JimT
- July 28, 2011
Well worth the price
Two things really stand out on these shorts: wide waistband and pockets. The wide waistband makes them significantly more comfortable and keeps them up without tying the drawcord with an iPhone in the pocket. There are three pockets, two shallow side pockets and one zipped back pocket. Most exercise shorts only have a key pocket and rarely is a zippered pocket available. I keep my house key, ID and insurance card in the back zipped pocket when I run. I've used these shorts for running and yoga and they're ideal for both. I can't speak to the durability as I've had them less than 6 weeks but if other Patagonia products are any indication, I'll have these shorts for at least a decade.
TheDude
- April 10, 2011
Nice shorts
These are great running/trail running shorts. Fit is not too short, not too long and the waists sizes run true to the sizing chart. The liner is breathable and they dry quickly. Overall good stuff.
Kim Neill
- April 19, 2010
Another great Patagonia short
Patagonia has definitely nailed the design on shorts for endurance runners, where inseam length, fabric, and details like pocket placement/function/size are very important. While I prefer the ripstop fabric of the Ultra shorts over the stretchier fabric of the Nine trails, the Nine trails is still a great product--long inseam, smooth fabric, zippered pockets and elastic waist w/draw cord. I am a female ultrarunner who prefers Patagonia's men's shorts over their women's products (inseam too short, lack features that I like). I have consistently worn a men's M in the Ultra and the Nine trails over the last several years--the fit is very similar. It really just comes down to fabric preference between the two models.
dave wacker
- April 8, 2010
superb quailty
Excellent quick drying running,gym shorts.The 3 zippered pockets are awesome.They are the 1 pair of shorts I will bring for trips due to their quick drying and non stench after a workout.The material is lightweight and stretches.Kudos to this product.
gabi
- May 9, 2007
excellent shorts
yes. super comfortable feel, zippers are great, soft, etc. : all the Patagonia qualities. however, i very reluctantly had to returned them for one and only one reason only: length--i'm of average height and the size M entirely covered my knees. (i'm used to running shorts that are quite a bit shorter)--they feel better when running. five stars for all its merits, and one star for length.
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