Ultrarunning Shorts - T8 Sherpa Shorts V2 and Commandos Review

Shorts are a piece of gear that most Ultrarunners want to never think about. If your shorts are bothering you, then you are about to have some major problems any minute! But T8 sent me the Sherpa Shorts V2 and Commandos to test out, made specifically for Ultrarunning, and here is my full review!

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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Shorts made for Ultrarunners
1:18 - What you get
1:44 - Why these shorts?
2:26 - Performance
5:11 - Best Use
6:07 - Appeal
6:22 - Price and What's the Deal?
7:23 - Final Thoughts

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[QuangWalmsley]

T8 sherpa and T8 comandos are very good, thin, anti chafing and very durable.I used it for 2 years

[timedwards]

These are really popular among the trail running community here in Vietnam too.

[justinturnbow]

I've had mine for a while and love them. You didn't notice the hook in the belt section for you too lock you keys in. That's why I think there's no zipper. Humidity and rain I've been through both and dry really quick that and super nice not having to lube up before a run. Great review and I also just throw them in the washing machine with the rest of my cloth and hang dry them.

[Joeely]

Very helpful, Ryan, thanks. I'm in the market, as all my shorts are in the "high mileage" phase. FWIW, I've found two pairs of shorts have had the liner wear long before the shell. So, I cut out the liner and have been using similar compression shorts under them and like that system better than the liner. So true on elimination of chafing there. Thanks!!!

[thill]

Bought same setup plus softflasks. Need to size up. Customer service was great and said I could return them but decided to gift them to my buddy. He likes them a lot as well.

[AustinBarnestl]

I bought a pair of these after you mentioned them on your last video. I got both the under shorts and outer shorts and I’ve got to say, I love them! I normally have a running bag with me but only really because I want to carry my phone (phones nowadays are too big for armbands in my opinion) so these shorts were great although I have now ordered another couple of pairs because the outer shorts were a bit tight.

With regards to carrying keys, there is a clip on the inside of the front right pocket that you could attach your keys to with no worries about them falling out. I have an iPhone pro max and the pocket/pouch on the front was perfect for it. It never felt like the phone would bounce out and I honestly forgot it was there.

Great video with real honest views is what we appreciate so keep up the excellent work! 👍🏻👍🏻

[bench]

Been waiting for this. Thanks for review. Completely agree with the zipper pocket as I always run with a key and like to know its 100% secure. Hopefully they will bring out a new version with it.

[howinghong]

I trained for CCC 2022 throughout April to End July logging 30-50km weekly with two pair of T8 Sherpa and commando in rotation they hold up well. Fyi

[Kelly_Ben]

Great review! I'll definitely check out the brand. I'm on a budget, but willing to pay for great gear that lasts. It'll be interesting to hear how these hold up over a few months of use!

[PaulioNZ]

I just got myself a pair of these shorts and the only thing I would add to any next re-design is a couple of rear loops which go from top-bottom to allow easy stowage of foldable poles. other than that, they are great. I use mine with 450ml Salomon body bottles and they fit as well, but do cause a little more bounce due to their size. So I just tie the waistband to stop any downward movement of the shorts.

[sushanmusyaju]

Great quality absolutely great content. A really underrated channel .❤❤

[hrrrrr]

Interesting input although you could have tried and reviewed the items separately for example wearing the shorts alone and the boxers under another pair of shorts, to see how it works.

[bz]

I'am running in my baggy basketball shorts. Still waiting for a company to convert them to running. Shorts need to at least come near the knee :-) But I like the "inner" layer. I always use some tights to prevent chafing. Durability never was a problem with shorts. Some of my shorts are from the 90s... .

[solebrother]

Good honest review! You don't seem blown away by the shorts. For me, the price tag for both parts and the lack of a zipper pocket is a dealbreaker. That early fraying also a bit worrying! My Patagonia 5" Strider Pro's do me just fine and definitely cheaper if you shop around online. As you said, could be good for chafing sufferers though!

[maxlong]

Love the separate liner and shorts system, Path Projects does it too and their shorts are my favorite. Cheaper than T8 too, just saying!

[chrisphelps]

Well, I guess I’m ahead of the curve because I’ve always worn athletic boxer briefs under all my regular running shorts, similar to the T8 concept. Never had any chafing issues below the waist. I probably should cut the liners out of my shorts since they don’t really do anything for me. Endorse the concept for sure, but feel you can replicate it less expensively with “regular” shorts

[yourloved]

Boxers true to size? What size did you go with. I’m a M in most. They look great.

[Tri-athln]

Any issues or awkwardness Men wearing the ladies version? Some men do wear split shorts, is it comparable? Thank You.

[JBVlogP]

Those are really Owesome I got spares,

[mt-nz]

Would a pro max iPhone with a case fit in the pocket? Looks a little snug. I hate using arm bands and these look like a potential option so I don’t have to worry if I forget my running belt.