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Performance 5" Short
Men's Performance 5" Shorts are ultra-lightweight running shorts with a built-in microfibre brief and elastic mesh waistband with adjustable inner drawstring. Made from full-stretch recycled polyamide fabric, they include slant pockets, a secure rear zip pocket, and a reflective logo for visibility during low-light conditions. With a 5-inch (12.75 cm) inseam, these shorts are designed for running and other athletic activities.
- Material
- recycled polyamide
- Style
- performance
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Athletics > Track & Field
Size
Specifications
Ultra-lightweight running shorts with built-in brief, elastic mesh waist, and secure back pocket.
Full-stretch fabric made from recycled polyamide, lightweight microfibre brief, elastic waist with adjustable inner drawstring, slant pockets and zip pocket behind, reflective logo.
- Material
- recycled polyamide
- Style
- performance
- Occasion
- workout
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Athletics > Track & Field
Additional Attributes
- ultra-lightweight
- built-in brief
- elastic mesh waist
- secure back pocket
- full-stretch fabric made from recycled polyamide
- lightweight microfibre brief
- elastic waist with adjustable inner drawstring
- slant pockets
- zip pocket behind
- reflective logo
- 5 inch inseam
Product Insights
The On Performance 5" Short delivers premium recycled polyamide/elastane construction at a sale price of $39.95, undercutting polyester shorts in durability and drying speed. Its elastic mesh waistband and microfibre brief liner improve ventilation and reduce chafing for runs over 10K, while the fabric retains stretch and shape after hundreds of miles and repeated washing, but the sewn-in brief is not removable.
Verified claims
- Sale price
- Sale price of $39.95 CAD puts premium shorts in budget territory.
- Shell fabric
- 86% recycled polyamide / 14% elastane shell outlasts polyester and dries faster.
- Comfort
- Elastic mesh waistband and microfibre brief liner improve ventilation and reduce chafing.
- Fabric durability
- Survive hundreds of miles without sagging, shiny patches, or loss of stretch.
- Value
- Sale price $39.95 delivers recycled polyamide durability undercutting basic polyester shorts.
- Liner permanence
- The built-in brief is permanent and not removable.
- Moisture wicking
- Microfibre liner wicks moisture aggressively for chafe-free runs over 10K.
- Waistband ventilation
- Mesh waistband ventilates better than solid bands for a cooler waist.
- Fast drying
- The recycled polyamide/elastane shell is fast-drying and resists waterlogging because polyamide takes on less moisture than polyester.
- Sizing accuracy
- These shorts generally fit true to size for most runners, and the adjustable drawstring allows fine-tuning if needed.
- Fabric stretch retention
- Recycled polyamide holds stretch longer than polyester.
- The rear zip pocket is positioned close to the body to keep items secure with minimal bounce or shifting, and the zipper prevents them from falling out.
- Wash durability
- Recycled polyamide fabric retains its stretch and shape after repeated washing.
- Lightweight construction
- The shell is ultra-light, and reviewers describe the fabric as featherweight even when soaked.
- Liner comfort
- The built-in microfibre brief feels softer against the skin than the thin mesh liners standard at this price.
- Premium positioning
- Originally retailed at $100 CAD, which positions this as a premium performance short now discounted to $39.95 CAD.
Product record
- Title
- Performance 5" Short
- Brand
- On
- Price
- 100 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Men's athletic shorts in a saturated blue. Visible features include an elastic waistband with a central black drawcord and metal aglets, a small side hem vent, a printed white logo near the front hem, and a smooth lightweight fabric with a straight hem.
- Shorts color and placementSingle-piece athletic short in a saturated medium bright blue covering the front-left hip and upper thigh area.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high) - Elastic waistband and drawcordGathered elastic waistband with a centered black drawcord tied at the front and metal aglets visible on the cord ends.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Front hem ventSmall triangular side vent cut at the front outer hem of the short, creating a slight forward-facing slit above the thigh.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Printed logo“Small white printed logo positioned on the lower front outer hem of the left leg.”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.82 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Pocket or side seam detailDark-trimmed opening along the left hip consistent with a side pocket or seam finish; trim is darker than the short body.Partial
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte-to-slight-sheen woven or technical fabric with minimal visible texture and soft folds around the hip and hem.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a shirtless male model running or lunging against a textured stone wall with warm directional lighting. Tight vertical crop focuses on torso and shorts; visible shadows and highlights emphasize muscle definition and fabric folds.
- Model pose and cropShirtless male model in a forward-running or lunging pose, frame cropped from upper thighs to head with the torso angled toward the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.85 · h 0.90 (high) - BackgroundRough textured stone or concrete wall and architectural pillar behind the model, occupying the right and central background.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm directional light from the left or slightly above produces bright highlights on skin and fabric and pronounced shadows on the right side of the model and background.
- Prop or garment drapedDark fabric or garment held in the model's left hand and hanging behind the left hip, partially visible in the lower-left corner.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution commercial photograph with visible film-like grain and warm color grading.
Colors
bright azure blue· shorts body#55A2C2white· printed logoblack· drawcord- Shorts color and placementSingle-piece athletic short in a saturated medium bright blue covering the front-left hip and upper thigh area.
- 02

Product
Right-side view of a light blue athletic short with a grey elastic waistband and a grey inner compression liner; perforated side panel and small dark logo near the hem are visible.
- Main shell fabricLight blue outer short made from smooth woven fabric with a slight drape visible on the front and side panels.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.61 · h 0.66 (high) - Elastic waistbandWide grey elastic waistband with a textured band at the top worn at the waist; waistband is partially pulled outward by the hand.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Inner compression linerVisible grey inner compression-style liner extending below the outer hem, with a flatlock seam at its visible edge.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.69 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Perforated side panelNarrow side panel on the outer short with a grid of small perforations running vertically near the side seam.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.47 (high) - Logo near hem“Small dark stylized two-character mark printed near the lower front of the outer short above the hem.”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.63 · w 0.07 · h 0.09 (high) - Hand pulling waistbandLeft hand grips and pulls the waistband outward, creating gathers in the top of the outer fabric.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.29 · h 0.26 (high) - Visible leg and tattooRight thigh visible below the liner showing skin texture and a partial dark geometric tattoo on the outer thigh near the hem.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.71 · w 0.27 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the right-side detail of the shorts on a modeled torso and leg against a plain light background with soft even lighting.
- Shot compositionCropped studio view framing the model from waist to mid-thigh, centered on the right side seam and hem of the shorts.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadows under the hem and on the inner thigh indicating diffuse top-front illumination.
Colors
light sky blue· outer short main fabric#85D1FDmedium grey· waistband and inner liner#6B6C7Adark charcoal· printed logo- Main shell fabricLight blue outer short made from smooth woven fabric with a slight drape visible on the front and side panels.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a two-layer running short: light blue perforated outer short with a grey inner compression liner and a grey elastic waistband featuring a small rear zip pocket and a vertical black tab.
- Outer short fabricLight blue outer short made from a micro-perforated knit; perforations are uniform across the visible back and side panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Inner compression linerVisible grey inner compression-style liner extends below the outer short hem on both legs and has a smooth, matte finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Side ventSmall side vent at the outer short hem on the left side (viewer right) creating a short slit in the outer layer.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.63 · w 0.12 · h 0.26 (high) - Waistband constructionWide grey elastic waistband with an upper mesh band texture and a narrower darker grey strip at the top edge; waistband sits above the outer short and is slightly folded under the shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Rear zip pocketHorizontal rear zip pocket with a narrow flap or welt located just below the waistband center-right; pocket opening is outlined and contrasts subtly with the outer fabric.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Center rear tabShort vertical black fabric tab or stitch at the center of the waistband running from the waistband top toward the pocket.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.10 · w 0.03 · h 0.10 (high) - Brand logo on hemSmall dark grey printed logo near the left outer hem of the outer short.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.61 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Leg seam and rear panel shapingVisible vertical seam down the center back of the outer short shaping the rear panel; slight gathers at the center seam create gentle curvature over the buttock area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.08 · h 0.48 (high) - Small printed text near pocket“ENGINEERED”Partial
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.17 · w 0.14 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Image shows a rear crop of a model wearing the shorts against a plain light background; both hands are pulling the shirt slightly exposing the waistband; tattoos and skin visible on the arms and thighs serve as props.
- Shot compositionCropped rear three-quarter view from the waist to mid-thigh, model turned slightly to the left (viewer right); product centered in frame.
- BackgroundEven, light neutral background with soft studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Visible skin and tattoosModel hands and forearms with tattoos are visible at the top left and right of the frame and should be considered props.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse studio lighting with faint highlights on the fabric and no strong specular reflections.
Colors
light sky blue· outer short#84CCFBmedium grey· inner liner#727583dark grey· waistbandcharcoal grey· logo and pocket trim- Outer short fabricLight blue outer short made from a micro-perforated knit; perforations are uniform across the visible back and side panels.
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- On
5" Performance Shorts - On Running