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Lululemon’s heavy duty License To Train Shorts are as useful out on a hiking trail as they are in the gym
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Lululemon License to Train Lined 7in Shorts
£78 / lululemon.co.uk
PROS
- Heavy duty
- Flexible material great for gym exercises
- Various pockets
CONS
- Compression lining sits close to knee
Comfort: 4.5/5
Movement: 4.5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
Lululemon started out in yoga apparel with a focus on flexible and resilient fabrics. Its License to Train Lined 7in Shorts are definitely heavy duty and promise “protection against barbells and branches”. Our first impressions are of shorts that are as useful out on a hiking trail as in the gym.
Most of the weight comes from the waistband and the inner lining shorts. The lining is made of a stretchy fabric and acts like a pair of compression tights. The outer layer of the shorts is a lighter material that feels soft to touch and well constructed.
The waistband is elasticated and secure, and features a drawstring fastening. This can also be reversed so it is on the inside of the waistband to reduce bulk.
There are plenty of pockets so you’ll have no issue taking items with you. There are two zipped pockets on the side, plus a zipped pocket on the back, which features a fabric loop for fastening a key.
The inner short lining also features a secret elasticated pocket which is perfect for securing a phone while you exercise. We tested this with a large smartphone (a Samsung Galaxy Note) and the elastic held it firmly in place even during vigorous movements.
The shorts offered a good, streamlined fit, without being overly tight. The lining shorts fit snugly and stop about an inch above the knee. While we could run comfortably in these, the liner’s proximity to the knee could become uncomfortable over longer distances.
During a gym workout the shorts work perfectly for a full range of movements and are comfortable when performing upper and lower body exercises.
There’s a 2.5in split in the outer seam of the shorts, which allows a greater range of movement.