THE II BRO Compression Shorts with Pocket Keep Phone/Keys Tight with 2 Pockets

Updated 2023: ordered another pair xxl to see if issues fixed as price point was excellent. Good news! While the once classy “ Bro” logo is still missing and they don’t look outwardly diff from any Target nylon, the quality and material, sizing and stitching have been restored to what they used to be as in my below review. Bought 2 more at this price point!Update ( 2022)! Ordered a second pair, missing logo “Bro” or any logo on front...and otherwise not the same as before, cheap china knock offs. Inquired at the company’s FB and did not get a reply. Reducing my rating to one star.Old review: Great overall quality, thicker material than most stretch shorts. The two pockets are perfect for me: one for keys, the other for a dog whistle or pack of gum. The pocket positioning just down from waistline but still on the hip is perfect for active wear as objects like keys are securely held in place. Good all around stretch hiking short ... !

I've been wearing these almost weekly for a couple of years now and they are still going strong. I actually have 2 pairs and just came back to buy another just to realize how expensive they have gotten! I bought these 2.5 years ago for $14.99 and now they're nearly $40!!! I really love these shorts but that's a lot to ask (hence the 4 starts instead of the 5). The only 2 issues that I have with this is that they do tend to run a bit small. I understand that they are supposed to be compression shorts but I'm 5'4", 28 waist, and have decent size legs but I still get a pretty nice imprint on my waist when I wear these shorts. I would have perhaps been better off buying a medium. The other issue is that my phone does get wet after a run or heavy workout but I have a screen protector and a case so it's not that big of a deal. Other than that, great pair of shorts... just don't know if it's worth $40.

I like the shorts. The mediums fit me perfectly - male, 5-10, 165. The only issue other than cost (I think they are expensive) the phone pocket is a bit small for my S8+ and thin case. It would not work with my folio case and I am worried that the pocket will stretch out over time and ruin the shorts. I have only used them 5-6 times so far and no issues. I'll update after a few months of use. I will say it holds the phone very securely when I run. There is no bouncing and I don't even notice the phone is there. It isn't easy to get to the phone however once it is in the pocket. That isn't an issue for me since when I am running I don't use the phone other than to listen to music. I can answer a call with my headphones. The pocket has a little flap that will prevent the phone from falling out. Once it is in the pocket, it is not going anywhere.

I purchased this as a solution while running. I've used the arm band with wired headphones, and waistbands with wireless headphones. Both of these options worked just fine, but it's an added piece. With the armband I struggled with having it too tight or not tight enough. With the waistband, I could feel it bounce up and down at times, and now that my phone is bigger, it barely fits. I ran across these shorts and decided to give them a try to solve my issues. I was relatively surprised at how great they felt. I stuck to the sizing chart, which I usually don't for shorts and I'm glad I did. They were actually comfortable enough that I sat in them for the entire day before I got out to run, thanks to the rain. I wore these under jogging pants due to the weather, but they can easily be worn as your running shorts in appropriate weather. I went for my run and tucked my iPhone 7 plus into the compression pocket, and I completely forgot the phone was there. I absolutely love these shorts. I will be buying another pair or two in the near future. I can definitely see the pros in using these shorts for other workouts, but I don't need them for that since I do those workouts in my basement. Thank you for a wonderful product.

I am 6’ 1” tall and weigh 145 pounds. The size medium works well for me. My iPhone 6 Plus in a Ballistic case is a snug fit in the pocket. The level of compression is perfect for me. It is not super tight fit like the big name compression shots but rather a close comfortable fit. My phone when positioned in the pocket sits pretty much centered on my hip and perhaps just a slight bit rearward. I use the shorts for running and after three distance runs I can certainly confirm that my phone is held securely in position. The days of my phone bouncing around in my running shorts pocket is a thing of the past. I find the quality and workmanship to be excellent. I also like the fact that they have two pockets. I have nothing negative to say about these shorts. Before purchasing these shorts I contacted the company using the link on their site. All my questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. I felt that they were personally interested in taking my questions and making sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend that you give these shorts a try if you are looking for something to securely hold your cell phone for whatever activity you may be doing. Five stars for sure.

Over time, I've purchased 3 pair of these shorts. I'll describe the differences.Version 1 - I was very happy with my first pair. It had 1 pocket that could stretch to almost every phone size. Fits as expected.Version 2 - This pair was above and beyond what I expected. It had two pockets. One that was for phones and one for WALLETS! I couldn't ask for a better setup. Such an excellent change from v1.Version 3 - This change was perhaps the worst "upgrade" for these shorts. It now has two pockets that are phone size. Yes, phone size! If you carry two phones while exercising... well these are perfect. But no person that I know does that. I'd grade the current version as fair. Fits as expected.I do hope the company has a chance to address this issue.