Summary

2 in 1 short from New balance. With some cool features. Fast dry technology but not the traditional moisture wicking feel. Feels like soft cotton performs likes synthetic. The first short from New Balance I actually like.
Posted Aug 08, 2024
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AC Lined Short
5.0/5
(1)
Pros
  • Quick drawing
  • Pockets!
  • Comfortable liner.
Cons
  • Price

New Balance AC Lined Short Review

I went into my local running store asking about a different two-in-one short from from what I normally wear that's going to dry faster.  There's nothing we hate more than to finish a run and look like we had an accident along the way!  
Major bonus points for having pockets zipper pocket in the back regular pockets in the front.  It has a faux fly, And I call it that because looking at at it makes it seem like it has the fly in the front but it's just there for style.

Liner

Works like a synthetic, feels almost like a cotton boxer-brief

I wasn't sure I would like these shorts when the sales associate recommended it.  I tested them on a 5K speed workout, and an 8 mi long slow run. The liner feels like soft cotton underwear, put performs like your standard synthetic lycra style workout pants.   I'm totally perplexed by it but I do like it.   

For my fellow data nerd friends,  the slow  run test I  ran for an hour and 20 minutes, at roughly a 10 minute pace trail and road mixed.  70°, 70% humidity.  No chafing balm, and more importantly no chafing or any redness.   Great job on the inseam stitching New Balance!

Pockets

My biggest complaint is always pockets.  I like to have pockets in my shorts.  The AC short has three pockets two traditional, on the sides and one pictured here in the back.

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