Sherpa 5in Short - Men's
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Why We Like The Brooks Sherpa 5in Short
From sprint repeats to long summer miles, the Brooks Sherpa 5in Short keeps us cool and moving free. Breezy, quick-drying fibers make sure sweat doesn't weigh us down, and a built-in brief liner enhances the blend's wicking performance. The fine-tuned fit features a flat, low-profile waistband for a comfortably secure fit that sits discreetly under our hydration belt, while the streamlined pocketing carries our phone and gels on shorter missions. Equipped with side hem notches, this short lets us open up our stride restriction free.
Details
- Lightweight short for your warm-weather miles
- Performance 4-way stretch material wicks away moisture
- Stretch brief liner reduces friction and bunching
- 5-inch inseam and split leg for free-moving hips
- Side pockets keep your fuel and balm accessible
- Zippered center back pocket secures your phone
- Item #BRJG087
- Material
- synthetic
- Fit
- regular
- Length
- short
- Inseam
- 5in
- Pockets
- 2 drop-in stretch side (one with key loop), 1 zippered center back
- Waist
- elasticized
- Split Leg
- yes
- Activity
- running
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 90 day
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Overall Rating
4 based on 208 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
These running shorts receive overwhelmingly positive reviews. Customers praise the great fit, lightweight and breathable fabric, and useful pockets for storing items during runs. The shorts are described as comfortable, with a smooth waistband and supportive liner. The rear zippered pocket is a standout feature that securely holds a phone. Some note the side pockets are also useful for carrying small items. A few mention the waistband being a bit thick or the phone pocket being slightly small, but the majority of comments are very favorable. Overall, these seem to be high-quality, well-designed running shorts that provide good storage options and a comfortable fit for many customers.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 13, 2025
Legendary GOAT shorts
I’ve run in 5” sherpas for years through the design changes, this style with the high waste band is the best. Very comfortable, snug, but allows range of motion, not confining. I wear medium, I'm 33” waist, I think if I was 34”, I’d go to a size L.
Originally reviewed on brooksrunning.com
January 24, 2025
Brilliant shorts
Light weight, no chaff and fit perfect the waist band is awesome compared to other shorts
Originally reviewed on Brooks Running Australia
January 10, 2025
A great pair of shorts
A really great set of shorts for working out in. Extremely comfortable and fits great!
Originally reviewed on brooksrunning.com
December 13, 2024
The perfect running shorts!
Phenomenal shorts! Very comfy, very light and adjustable waistband is great too. Zip pocket and side pockets are amazing
Originally reviewed on Brooks Running Australia
October 29, 2024
Great workout shorts
Love these shorts. The 5" inch is great, they are tight enough to my legs and hug my waist well so that they don't moving during any movements. I use them for running, weightlifting, and playing volleyball. The pockets are quite small, my phone sticks halfway out when I have it in there. It's enough to hold it while walking but would fall out while running. Ultimately, these are great workout shorts that are now my go-to shorts.
Originally reviewed on brooksrunning.com
October 16, 2024
No zip phone pocket on thigh as shown in photos. Zip pocket on rear waistband does not fit any standard phone in 2024. A great fitting short lacking basic functionality for modern runners. Disappointed and returned.
Originally reviewed on brooksrunning.com
October 15, 2024
Good but bouncy when fully loaded.
Generally a solid pair of shorts, but I felt that the pockets bounced too much when loaded with enough gels for a marathon. For shorts with this many pockets I had hoped they would be a little better at carrying the load nicely.
Originally reviewed on brooksrunning.com
October 6, 2024
Good construction, but some fit issues
I recently purchased the Sherpa 5 shorts and have mixed feelings. On the positive side, they're well-constructed with high-quality materials. The zippered pocket is a standout feature - it's generously sized and perfect for securely carrying essentials during a run. However, I've encountered an issue during use: the shorts tend to ride up along the inner thighs while running. This can be uncomfortable and requires frequent adjustment, which interrupts the flow of my workout. While the overall quality is there, this fit issue makes it difficult for me to fully recommend these shorts for running activities. They might work better for other types of exercise where this wouldn't be as much of an issue.
Originally reviewed on Brooks Running Australia
September 2, 2024
Comfortable shorts
Very comfortable shorts that hold some of the necessary items as you set out on a run or hike. Very happy with the product and will purchase more.
Originally reviewed on brooksrunning.com
August 24, 2024
Great running shorts!
Great shorts and very conformable. Light weight and really don't notice them. Breif liner stays in place well. Waist band is soft and stretchy with plenty of storage. Also very breathable. I went for size small whereas normally I get medium in other brands and they fit fine but are slightly more streamlined. If you want a more relaxed fit I'd stick with your normal side in other brand running shorts.
Originally reviewed on Brooks Running Australia
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