New Balance
Sport Essential 5 Inch Shorts
£35
Product code: T129631T
About this style
These New Balance shorts are ideal for active days. They're cut to a regular fit from lightweight fabric with a comfortable lining. The elasticated waist features a drawstring fastening for your best fit. These shorts are complete with moisture-wicking technology to help you stay dry while you train.
Details & care
Details & care
Fit and style
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Regular fit
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Drawstring fastening
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Lined
Composition
100% polyester
Care
Machine wash according to instructions on care label
Delivery, collection & returns
Delivery, collection & returns
Delivery
Standard
Free over £60, or £3.99
Returns
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Reviews (21)
Good running shorts
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
I like the shorts feel very light and moves well with my leg motion.
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A bit tight on waistline
Originally posted on New Balance US
They are just okay nothing special , elastic on waist hurts..
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Great shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
My son loves these, he has multiple pairs. Wears them both for leisure and workouts.
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Comfortable, well-priced, stylish
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
I enjoy how comfortable yet cheap these shorts are in comparison to the competition. The pockets are great, and I enjoy how lightweight these are
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Favorite shorts
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
Impressed by how lightweight and comfortable theses shorts are. They are now my favorite athletic shorts
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Great running shorts!
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
I bought these for my husband. He has others. These are definitely the nicest ones he's ever owned. They are good quality and wash up nicely.
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you get what you pay for
Originally posted on New Balance US
No, I don't recommend this
The shorts feel heavy and rigid compared with my prior Brooks shorts. I miss the side pockets and zipper back as I had with my Brooks shorts and their feeling of being smoother and more comfortable to run in. I do appreciate the NB lower price but in retrospect I wish I would of paid the extra money for the Brooks.
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Sport essentials Short 5"
Originally posted on New Balance US
Not good for tennis and the materiel quit thin. The pocket are too loose and thin. Would be good for running but that's it.
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Very comfy!
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
Great fit and finally I found a pair of shorts with a comfy inside pants.
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They’re Okay; saving them for laundry day shorts
Originally posted on New Balance US
No, I don't recommend this
They definitely aren’t as nice as the accelerate shorts. I loved the ones they don’t make anymore and had around six pairs. These ones seem to have cheaper fabric and the fit is boxier. I bought two pairs on sale, but they’ll probably stay out of my rotation until laundry day. Overall, I’ll buy something else next time.
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Excellent running shorts!
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
Great fit, light, comfortable no-nonsense running shorts.
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Terrible quality compared to old version
Originally posted on New Balance US
No, I don't recommend this
I’ve been ordering these shorts previously for years. As other reviews mention, they changed the quality of these and they’re terrible. The fabric is so thin and do not last after 3 washes. Extremely disappointed.
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rock solid
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
I got four pairs of new balance shorts similar to these in 2011 and wore them for virtually every run since then... probably about 10,000 miles. They all finally wore out (elastic in waistband, ripped seams, etc.). So I bought four pairs of these, and they seem to be almost exactly the same. Waistband seems a little more robust and the drawstring is on the outside. I'm looking forward to another 13 years with these! I have a 32" waste, medium is spot on.
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Comfortable for any type of training
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
Nice fabric, thin and stretchy. Good pocket size and dries fast.
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Good shorts, but didn't keep them
Originally posted on New Balance US
No, I don't recommend this
My favorite shorts for running and CrossFit were the New Balance Accelerate 5" Shorts. Unfortunately, those are no longer made so I tried these. These are decent, but I ended up going with a competitor's short that fit better and had better feeling material. I did 4 different brands, and ultimately ended up returning these.
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MfL60
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
Good fit, good Quality running shorts. Overall B+
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Great Buy
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
Purchase for my 15 yr son and they were a hit!! great length and fit
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Garbage
Originally posted on New Balance US
No, I don't recommend this
Elastic very poor. Will not be buying any in the future.
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Shorts
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
Nice shorts, comfy & light. Like the pockets, will be my go to shorts for warm weather.
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Great!
Originally posted on New Balance US
Yes, I recommend this
My son loves the fit and color of the shorts. His only complaint is that they don’t have side pockets.
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