"Changed my kit two weeks before London Marathon — couldn't find a belt that held my gels. My Pixel 9 Pro, five gels and gummies felt like they weren't even there, and were instantly accessible."
Mens Pocket Shorts 2.0
Lightweight pocket shorts with secure storage for fuel, phone and race-day essentials.
Run in them. Love them — or your money back.
Lightweight pocket shorts with secure storage for fuel, phone and race-day essentials.
Built for race day, long runs and marathon fuelling.
Carry what you need
- 360° waistband storage for gels and essentials
- Secure phone storage close to the body
- Rear zip pocket for keys, cards or valuables
- Designed to reduce bounce without needing a belt
Slightly small through the waist
These fit around one notch smaller than standard. If you are between sizes, size up.
S: 28–30 in waist · M: 30–32 in · L: 32–35 in · XL: 35+ in
Why Pocket Shorts 2.0?
The 262 Pocket Shorts 2.0 are the evolution of our best-selling pocket short — lighter, cleaner and refined from real runner feedback.
You get the split-short feel, unrestricted stride and full 360° storage system for phone, gels, keys and race-day essentials.
Built for runners who want maximum storage without wearing a belt.
Key features
- 360° mesh waistband storage — carry gels, phone, keys and essentials close to the body.
- Lightweight split-short design — unrestricted stride and race-day feel.
- Secure liner phone pocket — keeps your phone close to the body.
- Deeper side pockets — improved storage with less bounce.
- Rear zip pocket — improved access for keys, cards or valuables.
- Breathable 4-way stretch fabric — comfortable for long runs and race day.
Fit & sizing
Model is 179cm, 71kg, 31” waist — wearing size Medium.
These fit around one notch smaller than standard. If you are between sizes, size up.
| S | 28–30 in waist |
|---|---|
| M | 30–32 in waist |
| L | 32–35 in waist |
| XL | 35+ in waist |
30-day run-test guarantee
Run in them. Test them properly.
If you’re not happy, return them within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. No questions asked.
I built these to solve a real problem for runners — if they don’t work for you, I don’t want you stuck with them.
Why runners switch.
- Bounces
- Rides up
- Adds bulk
- Hard to access at pace
- Held close to the body
- Storage spread around the waist
- Phone, keys and fuel in one short
- No extra kit needed
"My husband runs 50km+ a week and struggled to find shorts he liked. Now has 2 pairs of shorts, 6 pairs of socks & a vest. A real 5-star company — returns were easy too."
"Ordered shorts from Mizuno, Adidas, North Face. These are the best by a country mile. Would highly recommend."
"Wore them at the Run Killarney Half. Carried my phone, 500ml soft flask, ear phone case, salt sticks, 4 gels and my inhaler — didn't notice them. No bounce, no chafing."
"So comfortable. Carried 8 gels and my phone. Delivery in under two days — very happy."
"Bought 2 pairs of the 9″ 2.0. Use them for training and have run 2 marathons in them with no issues. Will definitely buy again."
Race-day storage. No race belt.
Carry your essentials close to the body so they stay stable, accessible and out of the way.
The lightest version of the Pocket System.
Built for runners who want a split-short feel with secure storage for phone, gels, keys and race-day essentials.
Light race-day feel.
A lightweight split-short design gives you unrestricted movement without sacrificing storage.
Full 360° storage.
The waistband pocket system carries phone, gels, keys and cards without needing a separate belt.
Zero-distraction carry.
Made for long runs and race day, where bounce, bulk and mid-run adjustments become a problem.