Surenow Men's Running Shorts - 2-in-1 Workout Shorts with Liner for Gym, Yoga & Outdoor Sports | 7-Inch Breathable Athletic Shorts for Running, Training & Active Lifestyle

Before I purchased these shorts, I read a heck of a lot of reviews about them. The sizing seemed to be all over the place which made it very difficult choosing whether to purchase or not. I hate returning things. I finally found one review from a female who was around my size. I am 5'5" and 145 and age 60. I have a small gut and not a six pack as I am no longer 20 years old. :). I know that these are men's shorts but they run small no matter what. After reading that one review I decided on the medium. When I received them, I tried them on right away. They fit (not too tight and not to loose) I do not have to tie the drawstring to keep them on, and when I start to lose a little more weight around my stomach area they will be perfect. They are very comfortable. I like the cell phone inside pocket but would not run or exercise with it but very convenient for not having to hold my phone constantly. The shorts themselves are short, but with the spandex legging you do not have to worry about anybody looking up your shorts when you are doing bench presses! If you are a guy there is no pouch for storage if you know what I mean. If you are female then no need. I would have to say that if you are a petite person like me (female) or a teenage boy who has not bulked up yet then medium would fit (like I said they run small). If you are anything other than that... go L, XL, XXL etc. I will only wash and air dry these for sure, no hot dryer. So if you are a petite man go for it but if you are a regular size guy then order up, better semi loose than a strangle hold.