Great compression short for any activity including running, lifting, swimming, or even cycling. I love the length because far too many men's training shorts/tights are overly long. The material is just the right thickness and offers excellent compression where it matters most. I wish the drawstring was less rigid and even removable, because I never have needed to tie it. Also, and this is a general issue with all tights at least for me, is that the waist is too high and I roll them over to make them sit lower on the hips. Other than that they are absolutely perfect though sadly usually out-of-stock.

Nothing but comfort and firmly supported buns from the Core Compression 1/2 Shorts!!

I train just so I can feel the figure hugging goodness of these compression shorts!!

Nice work 2XU

Very good. Excellent durability.

I’ve been wearing 2XU gear for a little over ten years now, and they’ve pretty much become my go-to for compression wear. I usually stick with their longer compression shorts, but I decided to give the Core Compression 1/2 Shorts a try—and they didn’t disappoint.

The fit is spot on: snug without feeling tight, supportive where it needs to be, and comfortable enough to forget I’m wearing them once I start moving. The shorter length turned out to be a nice change, especially for warmer training days in Brisbane.

After a decade of using their products, it’s no surprise, but still worth saying—2XU continues to deliver exactly what I expect: reliable quality, great fit, and performance you can actually feel and rely on.

Great shorts, very comfortable and supportive.