Our take on the Nike Shorts

These are 1990s-era Nike shorts in black cotton, sized to a 32-inch waist with a 7-inch inseam and a 9.5-inch rise. They are a vintage piece, so the cut is shorter and the rise higher than most modern athletic shorts. The appeal is the retro Nike look and the cotton fabric, which breathes but does not stretch or wick like today's polyester training shorts. They suit someone after an authentic 90s style short rather than performance gear.

Best forShoppers after authentic 1990s Nike styleCasual wear and streetwear outfitsWarm-weather everyday useBuyers who prefer cotton over synthetic shorts

Pros

Black cotton is breathable and soft against the skin
Short 7-inch inseam gives a classic 90s silhouette
Nike branding carries real retro appeal
Simple solid black pairs with almost anything

Cons

Cotton does not stretch, wick or dry like modern synthetic shorts

Questions and answers

How do these shorts fit?

They are cut for a 32-inch waist with a 7-inch inseam and a 9.5-inch rise. That is a shorter, higher-waisted fit than most modern athletic shorts.

Are these good for running or the gym?

Cotton holds sweat and does not stretch, so they are better for casual wear than for training. Modern synthetic shorts wick and move far better.

What is the fabric?

They are cotton, which breathes well but has no stretch and dries slowly.

Are they true vintage?

They are described as 1990s-era Nike shorts, so expect the shorter cut and higher rise of that period.

How should I care for them?

Wash cold and line dry to protect the cotton and any printed or embroidered Nike branding.

Where is the Nike Shorts cheapest?

At Cerqular, for $29.47, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Nike Shorts

Best forShoppers after authentic 1990s Nike styleCasual wear and streetwear outfitsWarm-weather everyday useBuyers who prefer cotton over synthetic shorts

Pros

Black cotton is breathable and soft against the skin
Short 7-inch inseam gives a classic 90s silhouette
Nike branding carries real retro appeal
Simple solid black pairs with almost anything

Cons

Cotton does not stretch, wick or dry like modern synthetic shorts

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About the Nike Shorts

These are men's Nike shorts in black cotton, from the 1990s. They are a thrifted piece in very good condition.

They fit a 32-inch waist and have a 7-inch inseam.

Brand: Nike
Gender: Men's
Type: Shorts
Era: 1990s
Color: Black
Fabric: Cotton
Condition: Very good
Waist: 32 in / 81 cm
Inseam: 7 in / 18 cm
Rise: 9.5 in / 24 cm

Questions and answers

How do these shorts fit?: They are cut for a 32-inch waist with a 7-inch inseam and a 9.5-inch rise. That is a shorter, higher-waisted fit than most modern athletic shorts.
Are these good for running or the gym?: Cotton holds sweat and does not stretch, so they are better for casual wear than for training. Modern synthetic shorts wick and move far better.
What is the fabric?: They are cotton, which breathes well but has no stretch and dries slowly.
Are they true vintage?: They are described as 1990s-era Nike shorts, so expect the shorter cut and higher rise of that period.
How should I care for them?: Wash cold and line dry to protect the cotton and any printed or embroidered Nike branding.
Where is the Nike Shorts cheapest?: At Cerqular, for $29.47, as of our latest check.