Honest truth: finding gym shorts fully made in the USA is harder than finding American-made jeans. This category is thin. Here are the best options we found, with full transparency on manufacturing.
Interval Short
Ten Thousand makes performance shorts designed for CrossFit, lifting, and high-intensity training. The fabric is lightweight, stretchy, and dries fast. The liner option is solid. Their US manufacturing claims check out for their core line. At $68, they are pricey for gym shorts, but the durability justifies it if you train hard.
Best for: Best overall
Check price →All Over Short
Olivers makes the gym-to-street crossover short. The All Over Short looks good enough for brunch and performs well enough for a workout. The four-way stretch fabric is comfortable all day. US-made and well-constructed. The trade-off is that it is not as performance-focused as Ten Thousand.
Best for: Best for comfort
Check price →Session Short
Tracksmith is a Boston-based running brand with a heritage aesthetic. Their Session Short is designed for distance running with a lightweight, unlined build. The brand is transparent about their sourcing, but not all products are fully US-made. Verify the specific item. When it is domestic, the quality is excellent.
Best for: Best heritage pick
Check price →Kore Short
Vuori is headquartered in Encinitas, California and makes comfortable, versatile shorts. The Kore Short is popular for yoga, running, and casual wear. But here is the honest take: Vuori's manufacturing is not fully domestic. Many of their products are made overseas. We include them because the quality is good, but the Workshop Score reflects the manufacturing reality.
Best for: Best for comfort
Check price →Training Short
Rhone makes premium men's activewear with a polished look. Their training shorts use proprietary GoldFusion fabric with anti-odor tech. The construction is solid and they hold up well. Like Vuori, Rhone's manufacturing picture is mixed — some production is domestic, some is not. Check the specific product.
Best for: Best premium option
Check price →Athletic Short
LA Apparel makes a basic athletic short in their Los Angeles factory. It is not performance fabric — it is cotton-poly fleece. But it is US-made, costs $28, and works fine for casual gym sessions or weekend wear. The value pick for guys who want American-made without spending $70 on shorts.
Best for: Best for heavy use
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