With warmer weather on the horizon, we're ready to lose some layers and always keen to pounce on any gear that uses magical . We've been testing out these in city parks and on a hiking trip to Gran Canaria and been pleased with their all-day comfort. The design is both airy when it gets hot out, and flattering with a wide waistband, slightly loose, drapey fit and a not-too-short cut.
The lining is made using a soft blend of merino wool and Lyocell, which we found great for , comfort and even when it gets hot out. Unbelievably, these didn't get stinky even when we wore them for three straight warm days on the trails. The remainder is made using polyester and elastane, which helps ensure they are and more durable than wool alone.
A wide, stretchy waistband is comfortable against the skin and adjustable with a drawcord that makes sure they stay put. Reflective details are handy if you're wearing these on the roads and though it's not clear how much, the website does state that some recycled materials are used in the construction. These aren't lightest shorts we've tested, nor are they the heaviest, and wool does require a little more care than you might want to give if you run a lot and just want to be able to chuck these in with the rest of your clothes.
However, our main gripe is that there is only one small zipped pocket that isn't big enough for a phone, so without a you don't have storage for much more than a key or a . However, we were comfortable in these shorts and think.
