The Ten Thousand Interval Short 7" is the brand's best-selling training short. It has a four-way stretch shell, a no-pinch waistband and a pocket system built to keep your phone from bouncing. The lined version costs about $98 and the unlined about $88. If you do burpees, lifts and intervals in the same session, it is built for you. If you only want a cheap gym short, it is overkill.
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Ten Thousand Interval Short 7" Review (2026)
4.3/5
our rating
our rating
$98Full price on Ten Thousand’s site, checked Oct 7, 2026
Best for: Hybrid athletes who want pockets that don't bounce and a liner that stays put.
Skip it if: You want a cheap or very light run-only short.
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What we like
- Lined version has a compression liner with its own phone pocket
- Hidden zip pocket, two hip pockets and a key pocket
- Ten Thousand calls it its best-selling training short
- 12 colors listed
- Lined or unlined choice
Watch out for
- $98 lined is steep
- Liner and shell are not recycled per the page
- Not as airy as the Session
On this page
Fit and sizing
Sizes run XS to XXL, and the page lists 12 colors. You pick lined or unlined at the selector. The fit is athletic, and Ten Thousand says the waistband is no-pinch and no-bunch, with an internal drawcord for adjustment. Ten Thousand also sells 5 inch versions in other lines, so use our shorts finder to settle on the length.
Fabric and feel
The shell is 86% polyester and 14% spandex at 137 GSM, a responsive four-way stretch fabric. Ten Thousand adds a permanent Odorblock treatment and an inseam gusset with bonded hems. The page does not claim recycled content.
How it performs for training
The Every Session Carry system is the standout: two open hip pockets, a hidden zip pocket on the wearer's right, an internal waistband key pocket and an on-liner phone pocket. The lined version has an integrated compression liner. Ten Thousand says laser-cut ventilation keeps you cool. Ten Thousand calls it its best-selling training short, but we have not tested it, so treat this as a specs-and-reviews read. For other picks, see our best workout shorts for men.
Price and value
At about $98 lined, this is expensive for a gym short. The Vuori Kore is about $78 with a simpler pocket setup, and the Gymshark Arrival 7" is about $26. You are paying for storage and construction.
Alternatives
For a lighter run-style feel try the Ten Thousand Session 5". For a long-run specialist, see the Distance 3". The Rhone Pursuit is a similar hybrid with a compression liner.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want a super light running short, a lower price or a recycled-content short. If you dislike compression liners, choose the unlined version.
Specs
| For | Men |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS–XXL |
| Extended fits | Plus sizes |
| Fabric | 86% polyester, 14% spandex (137 GSM) |
| Inseam options | 7″ |
| Liner | Compression |
| Pockets | Multi |
| Fit | Athletic |
| Fabric feel | Stretch knit |
| Waistband | Drawcord |
| Colors | 12 at time of checking |
| Good for | Gym training, Lifting, HIIT, Running |
The verdict
A premium training short with the best pocket system in this group and a compression-liner option. It is worth it for hybrid athletes who actually use the storage, and hard to justify at about $98 if you only want a simple, comfortable gym short.
Alternatives to consider
Ten Thousand Session Short 5"4/5 · $98Rhone Pursuit Short Lined 7"3.8/5 · $84Lululemon Pace Breaker Linerless Short 7"4/5 · $68
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Ten Thousand Interval short?
The lined 7 inch version is about $98 and the unlined about $88 on Ten Thousand's page when we checked.
What is it made of?
The page lists 86% polyester and 14% spandex at 137 GSM.
Does it have a phone pocket?
Yes. The lined version has an on-liner phone pocket, plus a hidden zip pocket and two open hip pockets.
How many colors does it come in?
The page listed 12 colors. Availability varies.
Sources and last checked · Oct 7, 2026
Notes: Scope row listed $98 (lined). Variant data shows lined $98 and unlined $88. Fabric from the metafield on the official page. Page title says 'Micro-X'. Ratings estimated.
- tenthousand.cc/products/little-x-interval-short-7-inch
- tenthousand.cc/products/little-x-interval-short-7-inch.js
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