Turns out, the 1970s were a bold time for men's fashion-especially ... if only for a debate over whose shorts were shorter. Let's just say the competition was tight, in more ways than one.

Much like a good pair of gym shorts, the ideal pair of men’s running shorts will offer support ... is loose and can feel more like a semi-tight pair of underwear. That’s where half tights ...

That's where we come in. We've sweat-tested a number of the best men’s running shorts on the market to bring you our round-up of the ones that you'll genuinely enjoy wearing, mile after mile.