I Waited for Ten Thousand’s Biggest Sale to Test Their Shorts—Here’s How They Beat Lululemon and Vuori

As a guy who lifts heavy, runs often, and occasionally joins in on a bootcamp class, I’ve tried nearly every big name in performance shorts: Lululemon, Vuori, even a few random Instagram brands. But nothing ever fully delivered. Waistbands folded. Pockets bounced. Liners bunched. And yet, these shorts all cost $70+.

So when I saw Ten Thousand was running a rare 40% off surplus sale on some of their bestsellers, I figured it was the perfect time to finally see if their much-hyped Interval Short could replace everything else in my drawer.

I Put the Shorts Through Every Workout

Ten Thousand Interval Short (now up to 40% off): Whether it was deadlifts, 10Ks, or a brutal bootcamp, these held up without slipping, chafing, or clinging. The PROPLYO STRETCH™ fabric moved with me, and the liner stayed put with no need for extra compression. I even wore them on a 90° hike and didn’t feel soggy once.

Lululemon: Great for yoga or static lifts, but I overheated fast on long runs. Not bad—just not built for output.

Vuori: Extremely soft, but not serious training gear. They’re more “rest day” than “PR day.”

Winner: Ten Thousand, especially while they’re up to half off.

The Best Time to Buy Is Right Now

Let’s be honest: good workout gear isn’t cheap. And most of the time, you’re stuck paying full price just to “try it out.” That’s what makes this sale such a big deal. The Interval Short, Set Short, Tactical Short, and Tactical Utility Short are all up to 40% off now.

I bought a few pairs to test, and I’m already going back to grab more before the sale ends. These are lifetime guarantee shorts, and now they’re priced like clearance rack gear. It’s kind of a no-brainer.

What Makes Ten Thousand Better (Besides the Price)

Waistband: No slipping, rolling, or pinching. Ever. I’ve had Lululemon roll on squats and Vuori slide during mountain climbers. Ten Thousand stays locked in.

Liner: Finally, compression that doesn’t ride up. It’s built in and it works.

Pockets: The Every Session Carry™ system keeps my phone in place even during sprints. No bounce. No bulk.

Fit: Streamlined, minimal, and clearly made for real movement. Not just looking good on a mannequin.

The Tactical Utility Short might have the best pocket layout I’ve ever worn—and yes, it’s also part of the sale.

Where the Others Fall Short

Lululemon looks sharp and works for casual days, but the waistband and sweat handling don’t match up when you’re really pushing yourself.

Vuori is super soft, sure. But if you’re training hard, they stretch out and wear down fast. Great for lounging, not for lifting.

Final Verdict: Ten Thousand, Especially at 40% Off

I used to have shorts for every activity: one for lifting, one for running, one for rest days. But since trying Ten Thousand—especially at this price—I’ve cleared out half my drawer. They’re the first shorts I’ve worn that check every box.

✅ Durable enough for sled pushes

✅ Comfortable enough for any workout

✅ Clean enough to wear to coffee

✅ Finally on sale

If you’ve been on the fence, don’t wait. Sales like this don’t come often, and these are the performance shorts to own.