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Brooks Source 9 Inch Short Tight Review

Comfortable, compressive support that moves with your body
Published: May 11, 2021

Overall Score: 4.5/5

Brooks Short Tight

Overall Impressions

Likes:
  • Supportive compression
  • Comfortable, secure fit
  • Sweat-wicking material
  • Clean and simple style
  • Two side pockets
  • Chafe-free design
Dislikes:
  • Limited color options

With its sleek, classic style and streamlined design, the Brooks Source 9 Inch Short Tight strikes the perfect balance of providing compressive support without hindering your movement. Our tester loved the new flat waistband and adjustable drawstring, which offers a secure and worry-free fit. Brooks Source Short Tights also feature two spacious drop-in pockets, which our reviewer found convenient for securely storing his phone and other essential items. Our tester also enjoyed the high-quality, durable fabric that showed no signs of wear and tear after putting in loads of miles, as well as the Brooks DriLayer moisture-wicking fabric and seamless sides that ensured a chafe-free run. Our tester would have liked to have seen more color options offered, but he did appreciate the solid black color, which complemented the rest of his running apparel. Overall, our reviewer thought the Brooks Source 9 Inch Short Tight offered impressive comfort and support, delivering on performance and value.


Brooks Short Tight

Features & Style

Score: 8.5/10

Kaleb: "The Brooks Short Tights appear very straightforward and basic when it comes to style, but their simplicity does not translate to a lack of quality. The short-tights have a smooth, classic design that pairs well with other apparel in my kit, which I liked. I enjoyed the convenient side pockets that had plenty of room for securely storing my phone and other essential items that I need with me on my run."

Brooks Short Tight

Comfort & Fit

Score: 9/10

Kaleb: "The comfort and fit of these short-tights hit the mark. I used to prefer running in shorts only, but I was impressed by the modest coverage that these short-tights provided. The flat waistband and internal drawstring made for a very secure fit that allowed for comfortable, distraction-free running, which is a huge positive! Nothing is more frustrating than needing to constantly adjust my shorts due to bunching or sliding during a run, and I experienced none of that in these short-tights. The polyester-spandex blend combined with the minimal stitching was a joy to run in on speed days and long runs alike, and I never had any issue with chafing, which is another plus."

Brooks Short Tight

Quality & Value

Score: 9/10

Kaleb: "The Brooks Source short-tights are made with high-quality, durable fabric that will hold up well. I have run in these short-tights for well over 50 miles and have seen no signs of breakdown or wear and tear. At just under $45, the Brooks Source Short Tights are very reasonably priced. Given the quality of the fabric, the convenient pockets for storage, and the durable material, I definitely would not think twice about purchasing these short tights."



Our Reviewer

KalebLiz

Overall Score: 9/10

The Brooks 9" Source Short Tight has quickly become one of my go-to options in my kit. In the past, I have favored shorts rather than short-tights because of the coverage they provide, but I was pleasantly surprised and highly impressed by the modesty of the Brooks Short Tights. They are comfortably supportive and do an excellent job of wicking away sweat on those hotter training days. Also, the shorts are designed with two hip pockets that securely held my phone and other goodies, even while I was sprinting, which tends to be an annoyance when wearing split shorts. I would love another colorway option for a little more variety, but the simple black design paired well with other items in my kit. Overall, I have no complaints and enjoyed running in these short-tights.
Caroline

Caroline is a lifelong, avid runner who enjoys the outdoors. Whether on the road or on the trail, running or hiking, being surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature is her ultimate happy place.

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