Patagonia Men's Strider Pro Short

Patagonia Men's Strider Pro Running Shorts 7"

Patagonia's most technical running short, built for mountain runners who need serious pocket organization and a minimal, high-function short for long days on trail. The Strider Pro gets the details right on a short that serious runners will actually reach for when the objective matters.

Why We Carry It
It's the short we recommend when someone is heading out for a big mountain day and wants to leave the pack behind without leaving their essentials behind too.

Highlights

• 90% recycled OceanCycle polyester with four-way stretch — Quick-drying, comfortable, and sourced from coastal communities at risk of plastic pollution. A sustainability story backed by real certification rather than marketing language.
• PFAS-free DWR finish — Sheds light moisture without the environmental concerns of traditional fluorinated treatments. Performs where it needs to without the chemical cost.
• Five pockets for serious storage — Four stretchy envelope pockets for gels, a phone, and trail essentials plus one zippered center-back pocket with a key loop for valuables. Enough organization to leave a vest behind on shorter mountain efforts.
• Light elastic waistband with external drawcord — Manages moisture, reduces bulk, and lets you dial in the fit precisely. Stays put over long distances without rolling or shifting.
• Comfortable built-in liner briefs — Moves with you and holds up over long efforts without chafing. A locker loop makes hang drying straightforward after a wet run.
• 7-inch inseam with bonded seams — A versatile length that works on technical mountain terrain. Bonded seams eliminate the friction points that standard sewn seams create on high mileage days. Also available in a 5-inch inseam.
• 3.96 ounce weight — Exceptionally light for a short with five pockets and a built-in liner. One of the lightest fully-featured running shorts available.
• Reflective logo at front-left hem — Low-light visibility for early morning starts and evening descents.
• Fair Trade Certified factory — The people who made this product earned a fair wage premium for their labor.

Best for

Serious male trail runners and mountain athletes who want a technical, minimal short purpose-built for long days in the mountains. A strong choice for races, big linkups, and high output efforts where every detail of your kit is evaluated.