In ultra trail running, shorts are much more than just a piece of clothing: they're a strategic piece of your gear. They must move with you, manage heat, avoid chafing, and more. They also need to meet a functional need and allow you to carry the essentials with you, with or without a pack.
Finding the perfect balance between comfort, portability and performance is the challenge we strive to meet.
We are convinced that there is no single ideal short but a set of configurations to best adapt to your practice.
What criteria should you consider when choosing the right trail shorts?
We have identified 3 essential criteria in our community when choosing trail shorts:
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Carrying capacity : what equipment can I carry without compromising on comfort and support (flasks, nutrition, phone, accessories).
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Type of underwear : adapted to my preferences and above all comfortable, does not ride up and does not chafe.
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Lightweight and breathable : shorts that will be forgotten for a long time.
Our WISE range is structured around these three challenges, to meet all profiles.
Optimize lightness and carrying capacity
To choose the right ultra-trail shorts, start by determining their primary use: short runs, ultra-distance runs, or trail running. Will you need pockets for running without a pack? How much storage space do you need?
The WISE shorts range offers a wide choice such as:
- Minimalism and performance with the 220 BPM shorts and their exceptional lightness (53g!). They offer a feeling of freedom, ideal for the most intense efforts.
- The all-in-one shorts, our best-selling SHERPA MAX shorts . Thanks to their integrated belt and 1.8L carrying capacity, they accompany you on all your outings, with or without a bag.
Between these diametrically opposed choices, we offer you a range of possibilities to find your ideal running partner.
Comfort and support while running
Are you more of a free-spirited person or a more supportive person? Each WISE short offers a different solution:
- Without underwear : for those who want to choose their base layer. Pair with your favorite shorts or briefs.
- Built-in briefs or boxers : for a good balance between support and freedom.
- Integrated shorts : protection against friction, muscle support, and the possibility of internal pockets.
The goal: avoid irritation, ensure good support, and adapt to the weather or the duration of the effort.
Choice of materials and cuts of the shorts
In contact with your skin during long hours of effort, good ultra trail shorts must be able to be forgotten.
For this reason, we pay close attention to the materials we use. We use materials and manufacturing methods that provide the best thermoregulation and quick drying.
We also pay particular attention to the finishes for surfaces in sensitive flat areas which eliminate friction as much as possible.
Each WISE model is designed to optimize fluidity, without sacrificing protection.
The final choice is the cut and exterior appearance of your shorts, including the length of the shorts, the cycling shorts, and even their color.
An ideal solution for every use
At WISE, each pair of shorts is the result of hands-on thinking: How long will I be running? What should I wear? In what conditions?
Our product range is built around a modular logic to offer you the system best suited to your practice.
Minimalist, endurance, hybrid or all-terrain, there's bound to be a WISE short tailored for your next adventure.