Most training shorts are four panels. The Odyssey Black short is more than eight. Double the standard count, with a flex gusset spanning the full inner leg. That additional structure is why it holds a considered, square line instead of hanging flat from the waistband.
The inseam is six inches, fifteen centimetres from crotch seam to hem. It sits just above the quad teardrop. Long enough that nothing catches at the knee during a clean pull or a box jump. Short enough that hip flexion is never restricted at the bottom of a heavy squat. Most brands choose a side, building for shorter builds or for taller ones. The panel count here does the work inseam length alone cannot, which is why this one holds its proportion across builds.
The waistband is flat elastic with a centred drawcord. No external bulk, no cord migrating to one side by the third set. It ties once and stays put through a deadlift session, a run, and whatever comes after.
Pockets are integrated zip, sitting flush with the fabric when closed. No pocket outline visible from outside. No pouch catching on a barbell or a pull-up bar during movement.
Fabric is 95% polyester, 5% spandex at 130 GSM, 4-way stretch. It recovers in every direction and holds the Absolute Black through the full range. There is no liner. That is a decision: built for use with compression shorts or briefs for maximum range and maximum airflow.
Available in S through XXL. R799. Made in South Africa.
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