Hylete CrossFit Shorts Review

Have you found your favorite pair of CrossFit shorts yet?  Either way, you need to checkout the Hylete CrossFit shorts.

I recently picked up both the Hylete Cross-Training 1.0 shorts, and the Compete 1.0 shorts.  The first thing that I noticed when unboxing the shorts was how soft they were.  This is because the Hylete shorts are made of 90% polyester and 10% spandex.

In order to get a good idea of what each of the Hylete CrossFit shorts offers, I’m going to review them separately below.

 

Hylete Cross-Training 1.0 Shorts

These Hylete CrossFit shorts immediately reminded my of the silky basketball shorts that I wore growing up (and still wear today).  They are a little longer (just below my knee), and are very soft and stretchy.

What I loved about them…

These shorts are very comfortable to the touch, and they stretch and move with you during your workouts.

The Velcro fly and waistband have been very well thought out, and lock into a comfortable place quickly and easily.

There are pockets!  I know it’s hard to believe, but there are pockets on each leg (see pic).  And one of the pockets happens to be the perfect size for my iPhone 5, and the other for my wallet. They also include a Velcro flap for keeping iPhones and wallets from jumping out.

The logo and colors are legit!

Things I wasn’t stoked about…

The only thing I didn’t love about these shorts was the fit felt a little boxy.  Meaning that I have a bit of a booty, and the shape of the shorts felt kinda straight up and down.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for an all-around CrossFit short I would recommend the Hylete Cross-Training 1.0 shorts.  The pockets are great for doing cross training, such as runs, and rides.

 

Hylete Compete 1.0 Shorts

Although both the Compete 1.0 and Cross-Training 1.0 shorts are made with the same material, and have the same silky feeling, they are very different shorts.

What I loved about them…

The Compete shorts have an accommodating fit for my quads and butt.

The length is a little shorter, and hits the top of my kneecap.  This length feels really good when doing metabolic conditioning (MetCon) WODs.

There is a cool drawstring hiding system that keep the drawstring out of your way while working out

They look great!

Things I wasn’t stoked about…

Although the drawstring hiding system is very cool when working out, it becomes a major pain in the butt if you have to use the bathroom in-between the time you put the shorts on, and take them off.

Conclusion

My conclusion is the Compete 1.0 shorts are a high end competitive CrossFit short.  They fit well, move well, and look good.  If I have a tough MetCon in my programing these are my go to shorts.

 

Where to buy

www.Hylete.com
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