Myles Apparel is one of the many companies making performance men’s activewear. They stand out from the pack with some great synthetic pieces including the Momentum Short 2.0, also available with liner (we also previously reviewed their Everyday Short).
Fabric
The fabric is 85% nylon, 15% spandex (the heather colors are 53% nylon, 35% polyester, 12% spandex) with (slight) four-way stretch and a DWR treatment. The material is a perfect weight, not so light that it doesn’t look right and not so heavy to be stiff.
The pockets are made of a mesh material (in the signature Myles green) that is lightly perforated with small holes. This probably wouldn’t drain water too quickly, but keeps the pocket material from hindering the breathability of the shorts.
Fit and Finish
These shorts come in two lengths, Short (6”) and Standard (8”). I have the Standard length and find them to be perfect for working out. The size guide is spot on for picking the correct size (it contains actual garment measurements).
I find the elastic to be very comfortable, the waist band is a good width so it never feels like it is cutting into your skin. The overlapped side split helps make up for the lack of stretch, as it lets the leg openings of the shorts get out of they way when you need them to. The gusseted crotch also helps keep things comfortable.
The front pockets are nice and deep (they hold my iPhone X with no risk of it falling out, and would probably do OK with a Plus as well). There is also a small, zippered pocket to the back of the side seam. Myles calls this a “Hidden Media Pocket”. I’m not sure why it’s named that, because it’s far too small for a phone, but it works perfectly for a key (or a few).
Performance
These shorts perform perfectly for me. I’ve worn them for everything from kettlebells to rowing to yoga and find them extremely comfortable and without any spots that bind. The overlapped side split makes up for the less than expected stretch and the pockets are plenty deep. Most importantly, these shorts never feel wet when working out. Incredibly, they also give me multiple wears (these are my only workout shorts that allow this). Hanging to air out between workouts has allowed me to wear them 3-5 times before they need a wash.
Overall
The Myles Apparel Momentum 2.0 shorts are now what I grab first for a workout. The comfort, combined with excellent wicking and odor resistance, make these shorts hard to beat.
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