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With spring on the way, owning breathable and cool shorts is absolutely mandatory—especially if last year’s heat waves are planning on making a comeback in 2024. With that in mind, having a pair of athletic-style shorts that are still stylish enough to be worn casually is like finding the holy grail. There are two prominent companies that both offer exactly this: Birddogs and Chubbies. Both brands are solid, so you really can’t go wrong either way, but if one must decide which pair of shorts is actually better, you’re in the right place. I tried both brands’ best-selling shorts, and they have the lowdown on everything you need to know.
First things first, the two shorts I tried specifically from each company were the Coach Cockburn Gym Shorts from Birddogs and The Greeneries Sports Shorts from Chubbies. Each of these shorts are designed for active use as well as casual wear around. Both shorts have an interior liner and are made of flexible and breathable materials. The shorts have an inseam that is just half an inch different in length and a price tag within two bucks of one another.