LuluLemon Shorts

Lululemon Shorts are one of the best athleisure clothing available today. People all around the globe take pride in owning one of these shorts. Not only are they aesthetically appealing, but they also have high functionality. They are luxury shorts, which can be pricey. Yet, they are worth every penny. We’ll be going over a brief history of the brand. After that, we’ll discuss some of their famous shorts for both men and women. So without further ado, let’s begin.

Brief History About Lululemon Shorts

Over the past two decades, a trend emerged as people spent money on their exercise apparel. Wearing ordinary clothes such as plain pants or shirts for exercising was once standard. Until a new clothing line called Lululemon Athletica started producing athleisure apparel. Athleisure apparel is stylish clothing worn both as sportswear and as lifestyle wear. Chip Wilson started Lululemon Athletica in Vancouver, Canada, in 1998. Although, it began as a yoga-influenced, hi-tech athleisure apparel company for women. The company’s building was a meeting center where people gathered to share and discuss their knowledge of the physical aspects of a healthy lifestyle, consciousness, and living a life of possibility. To this day, all Lululemon 460 stores worldwide still hold this meeting. The first Lululemon shorts were women-focused shorts to wear during yoga activities. 

Further, owing to the women shorts’ success and its efficiency testified by guests, ambassadors, and top-class athletes. The brand expanded its compasses into major sports. They started designing high-performance compression & moisture-wicking shorts for running, cycling, training, and other physical activity and also producing lifestyle apparel and yoga accessories for both men and women. Chip Wilson chose the name “Luluemon” because the Japanese language doesn’t have the L sound. Thus, they find it more difficult to pronounce the brand name, making it more American. Designed by Shannon Wilson, the Lululemon shorts are synonymous with luxury and comfort. They have become the go-to shorts for most sports enthusiasts all over the world. Moreso, Lululemon manufactures less quantity to create scarcity, making their products expensive. Unlike most brands that manufacture more of their products to exceed demand. 

We will be going over some of the best Lululemon shorts for both men and women.

Lululemon men’s shorts

When Lululemon started, they focused on creating shorts for women. The founder, Chip Wilson, noticed that women turned up for yoga more than men. He was the only male amongst women whenever he went for yoga meetings. This occurrence made him believe women were his target market, and he decided to make shorts just for women. However, when these shorts became a success, in 2015, Lululemon decided to add men to their target. Subsequently, they started making men’s shorts such as the Pace Breaker men’s shorts, the Surge men’s shorts, All-terrain men’s shorts, and many more. 

Pace Breaker men’s shorts

This Lululemon men’s short is a game-changer if you are into running or athletic activity. It is a high-quality, breathable, lightweight short with a built-in liner that supports it. The shorts polyester & elastane fabric is four-way stretchy and has sweat-wicking properties to keep the wearer dry at all times. In this short, Lululemon used their patented OOM™ (Out of Mind) technologically enhanced liner manufactured from quick-drying mesh fabric.

The Pace Breaker men’s shorts have a perfect fit and feature an in-built pouch to support the body, as well as a no-bounce pocket for a phone with a cord exit for an earpiece. It also has left and right zippered pockets for phones, keys, or credit cards. Lululemon placed a small-sized logo at the base right-hand side of this short to reduce visibility. Though, this idea came because some men claimed the Lululemon logo looks feminine. So reducing its visibility fixed that problem.

In short, Pace Breaker men’s shorts are very comfortable and snugly fit. It’s firm on the waist and very friendly to the skin. Also, they come in 5-inch, 9-inch, and 7-inch, as well as in different colors and patterns. This Lululemon men’s short cost ranges from $44 to $78, depending on exclusive features. Plus, they run small, so consider sizing.

Surge Lululemon men’s shorts

Lululemon designed these shorts specifically for runners. They are made with an excellent moisture-wicking and anti-stink material that’s very tender to the skin. Indeed, the Surge Lululemon men’s shorts are perfect for all-day wear. The first noticeable thing about this short is the buttery smoothness and stylish appearance. They feature a four-way stretch, meaning that they’re incredibly comfortable to wear all day long. The stashable waistband loop holds the short firmly on the waist, without weaving. Plus, they have a zipperless back pocket, as well as a towel loop for extra sweaty workouts. 

Furthermore, the Surge Lululemon men’s shorts feature reflective detailing along with the liner. Its material has perforations for extra breathability. Also, embossed on the short’s reflective material is the famous Lululemon logo. Lululemon made the Surge men’s shorts with many options for different runners with a no-bounce zipperless envelope phone pocket. 

Thanks to the Surge Lululemon men’s shorts’ design and features, it can suit various purposes, such as to the store, hanging out, and lots more. They have the version with liners that serve as a compression short built in the fabric and the linerless versions. However, the ones with liners can’t be worn with underwear, while the linerless can. So it’s dependent on your preference. Surge Lululemon men’s shorts are available in 4-inch and 6-inch, and they come in different colorways & patterns to choose from. They cost between $68 to $98, depending on exclusive features. 

Lululemon women’s shorts

Women were the initial target of Lululemon Athletica, so they have a lot of women’s shorts. As a result, countless women worldwide favor Lululemon shorts amongst other brands and recognize wearing them as a classic lifestyle. We’ll be discussing the most common and successful of the Lululemon women’s shorts, which is its speed-up shorts.

Lululemon speed-up women’s shorts

They are extra lightweight, plainly designed shorts that perfectly fit the woman’s physique for comfortable wear during summer. The short is made with Lululemon’s patented Swift fabric that stretches 4-way, wicks sweat, repels rain, and dries quickly. Combined with this fabric is a Lycra (polyurethane fiber) to keep the short in shape and prevent it from overstretching.

The Lululemon speed-up women’s shorts inner is very soft and tender to the skin. The lightness of the shorts makes wearing them fun. Thanks to the V-shaped construction on the side, they don’t ride up when running. These shorts have a zippered back pocket to keep phones. 

The waistband holds up the short firmly on the waist and has two pouches for storing essential things. Additionally, there’s a hidden drawstring to adjust the band to your exact waist size. Moreover, Lululemon speed-up women’s shorts come in 4-inch and 2.5-inch inseam. They are available in different colors and patterns. To purchase this short is a bit pricey; it cost between $58 to $88, depending on size, color, and exclusive features. Also, they run true to size.

Final Thought

Lululemon shorts are one of the best athleisure shorts in the market. Other top sportswear brands like UnderArmour, Nike, to mention a few, make shorts to compete with it. Although the fantastic features of the Lululemon shorts don’t come cheap, they are worth every penny. If you are looking for a perfect blend of performance and leisure shorts, these shorts are at the top of the list.