Brooks

Breakaway 3" Shorts

Men's

Great light short ! Used them for road run loved it ! Breathable short !

The Mens Breakaway Shorts from Brooks come in the eye catching Neo Limeade shade of green. This pop of color will help you stand out to any passerby while youre out training for the next race, or just getting a few miles in. The upper mid-thigh length design with the split side hem helps to have no issues with chaffing or fabric irritation. The fabric is a polyester spandex mix that is wonderfully breathable and can give and stretch whenever needed. It comes with two small pockets for a key or card storage. My very favorite features that stood out above all were the elastic/drawstring waist band and the added inner liner. Those two kept me feel secure throughout my run without added fussing or adjustment.

The Brooks Breakaway 3 short is a fantastic warm weather race-day option for those that are self-assured with their body image. These shorts are as minimal as they could possibly be, which is great for those seeking a super lightweight and breathable short. The polyester fabric is very sheer and privacy is limited to only the built in brief liner. The sides of the shorts are made of a transparent breathable mesh. You barely notice that you are wearing these shorts which makes them ideal for hot weather races and training days. What I love about these shorts is that they included a small interior pocket on the front left and a zippered pocket on the upper left hip. The interior pocket can easily hold a key fob, keys, ID card, or credit/debit card. The hip pocket works perfect for carrying up to at least three gels. A super minimal short having these pockets is fantastic! I also love the very bright and noticeable Neo Limeade color. My single reservation with these shorts is feeling comfortable wearing something so minimal. The size medium fits my 32 waist perfectly, but having put on a few extra pounds during the winter months certainly makes me feel self-conscious wearing a short so minimal at the moment. As I increase my run mileage going into the spring months and my self confidence grows, I know I will be comfortable in these shorts as I get into racing shape. In conclusion, I would strongly recommend the Brooks Breakaway 3 short to any self-confident person looking for a minimal race short.

High quality, real running shorts but to me run big enough that i would have sized down. Knowing that, and had I ordered one size down, I'd like them fully, but might want a more mellow color selection.

I have been looking for a new pair of running shorts for a while and recently received the Brooks Breakaway shorts. I have been wearing them the last few weeks and am reasonably happy with them. The good: There is a small pocket on the side to hold keys, gels or other small objects. They are very comfortable and supportive with lightweight material. I didnt experience any chaffing or discomfort while running in these shorts. I typically wear a size small and these are true to size. The bad: The material is very thin and if they get wet, can be a bit see-through and revealing. I have a lime-greenish pair but a darker pair may not be as sheer. Overall, Im very happy with these shorts and will continue to wear them regularly. Just not in the rain. The jury is still out on whether Ill be able to wear them on hot summer days when there is considerable chance for a lot of sweat.