Smarter Shorts

While plenty of footwear brands like New Balance and Nike have succeeded in balancing form and function when it comes to sneakers, there's a real gap in the market for athletic men's apparel that looks as a good as it performs. Just try running errands or meeting friends in a pair of baggy gym shorts or snug compression pants. And why do most performance brands think men only want to wear black and neon (not to mention oversized logos)? Thankfully, new brands like Myles are working to change that mindset. A partnership between the gents at Taylor Stitch and Huckberry, Myles is a California-based company crafting American-made shorts that are lightweight and built for movement. They're technical enough for the gym, durable enough for the outdoors and simple enough to wear with your regular clothes.