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.

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.

Great shorts, fit true to size, same 2xu quality superior to other brands.