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The Essentials 4 inch running shorts

£20.95 £30.00

incl. VAT.

Color: Black
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The Rundown

Tailored specifically for your run.

STRAVA says you're slowly building up the miles. Last week you ran 30k. This week? Let's see. Crafted specifically as an overshort - to be worn overtop an active liner or running tight - the ODLO Essentials 4 inch running shorts give you freedom of movement and functionality in an extremely lightweight short cut from recycled fabric. Comes with a small key pocket and reflective detailing. A no frills overshort for training in warm weather.

FEEL THE SPEED OF LIGHT

Comfortably dry. Remarkably fast. Performance running pieces distanced from the pack.

Activity Level
High intensity level

Low

Moderate

High

Activity Type

Anything High Intensity

Running

Material Specs

Polyester

Polyester is a durable synthetic fibre with moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties. It keeps its shape, making it wrinkle- and shrink-resistant, and holds colour exceptionally well through many wears. You'll find it in products like our base layers.

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