Really Retro Running Shorts

You may have thought that fashions from the seventies were gone forever, but that is never the case. Styles come back, although generally with an updated appeal. This holds true for sports gear and fashions as well. A resurgence of sorts of seventies vintage running shorts and shoes have begun to emerge, with even some major brands carrying this retro line of apparel. Women are even reverting back to wearing running skirts, replacing their traditional running shorts with a cooler and more comfortable look.

With a tighter fit, the men’s retro shorts bring back a sexier look. The side split shorts are now made of a mesh material so that you stay cool year round. Men really like these retro shorts that have a low rise and a short inseam. They are both cool and comfortable, not to mention sexy. Perhaps gone are the pastel colors from the seventies, the retro short from today still has that same seventies style with an update to modern materials and more muted colors. These shorts are available in colors like navy, black, and for style a green or red trim. The modern design incorporates materials that allow for quick moisture evaporation, keeping you cooler throughout the run.

These retro running shorts can be found from some of the major brands, like Nike and other manufacturer’s as well as on sites like ebay. There are several ebay stores devoted to retro running gear alone. Just be a little careful on ebay, you don’t necessarily want running shorts that were actually manufactured during the seventies, just a brand that has been redone in the style of the seventies shorts.

Andrew Christian and others have developed a very modern line of retro shorts that include the side split style as well as the old gym shorts style. A common feature of these vintage running shorts is that they are very short, measuring about 10 inches from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the hem, so just be careful about what you may expose. These men’s retro shorts are made with an athletic mesh material, and have a comfortable drawstring waistband. The retro running shorts are intended for those who are active and athletically fit, featuring a tight fit and short length and are generally only available in small and medium sizes.

So, if you find yourself reminiscing about years gone by, you may be able to recreate a little bit of that magic with these revised retro fashions. Both men and women’s vintage running shorts and gear are readily available and becoming more popular every day. It may not get you back into the shape you were in back then, but at least you can look the part.