Here's the state of the art in men's running shorts as of September of this year:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ricUcvMPuAk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0XljWPXH3E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZKAYAI7Jik

Now let's hope the trend spreads into swimming. ;)

cross county
 

... shorts have been very short for years. Don't see how this year is different or would start a trend in swimming, and the men generally train shirtless. Total opposite of the usual modestly of young males.

These are definitely my favourite types of shorts, especially to wear outside. Running shorts are okay, but I like having pockets if I'm not running.

You can have both at once! I just bought a Shinesty speedo suit that has a short-short print, but no pockets https://www.shinesty.com/products/jeado-v2

Let's see it!

Shinesty speedo Short-Shorts on me
 

Here ya go, I took these today at Riis Park https://photos.app.goo.gl/dejwV58sk7isTisA9

Looking great
 

BikenSwim
They look GREAT and SEXY on you
I need to get a pair

Looks like the Navy team has got it really right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otx2xV64IYM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFu2XMKXijs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ricUcvMPuAk

cross county
 

Surprising that the men in the second video are wearing shirts to train.
Most of the men on the teams for the two colleges near me do not.

I ran across this very recent video on the subject:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHZjJe-sgaY