Our verdict
The Olivers Capital Short and the Myles Weekend Sweat Short are too close to call — we rated both 8.5/10. There's no clear winner here, so it comes down to what you want it for. We break that down below.
Olivers Capital Short
Myles Weekend Sweat Short
Side by side
| Attribute | Olivers Capital Short | Myles Weekend Sweat Short |
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| Our rating | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Best for | The perfect summer short that beats lululemon on stretch and water resistance, backed by Olivers' excellent 365-day repair policy. | Premium shorts with a 5-year guarantee—comfortable, durable, and worth the $68 price for the quality. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Olivers Capital Short if…
The perfect summer short that beats lululemon on stretch and water resistance, backed by Olivers' excellent 365-day repair policy.
- Four-way stretch and incredibly comfortable
- Water-repellent (advantage over lululemon)
Choose the Myles Weekend Sweat Short if…
Premium shorts with a 5-year guarantee—comfortable, durable, and worth the $68 price for the quality.
- 5-year quality guarantee with no-questions-asked replacements
- Water-repellent fabric
Why we rate them this way
Olivers Capital Short — 8.5/10
The perfect summer short that beats lululemon on stretch and water resistance, backed by Olivers' excellent 365-day repair policy.
What we liked: Four-way stretch and incredibly comfortable, Water-repellent (advantage over lululemon), Superior hardware durability (built-in button, quality zipper), 365-day repair-or-replace warranty, Khaki aesthetic with athletic performance.
Worth knowing: Noisy when moving, Visible seam down the back, Runs large—need to size down.
Myles Weekend Sweat Short — 8.5/10
Premium shorts with a 5-year guarantee—comfortable, durable, and worth the $68 price for the quality.
What we liked: 5-year quality guarantee with no-questions-asked replacements, Water-repellent fabric, Barely-there branding (logo almost unnoticeable), Comfortable enough to wear outside the house, Perfect 8-inch inseam—not too short or too long.
Worth knowing: Expensive at $68 for sweat shorts.
Common questions
Is the Olivers Capital Short or the Myles Weekend Sweat Short better?
We rated both 8.5/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Olivers Capital Short: The perfect summer short that beats lululemon on stretch and water resistance, backed by Olivers' excellent 365-day repair policy. Myles Weekend Sweat Short: Premium shorts with a 5-year guarantee—comfortable, durable, and worth the $68 price for the quality.
What's the difference between the Olivers Capital Short and the Myles Weekend Sweat Short?
Short version — Olivers Capital Short: The perfect summer short that beats lululemon on stretch and water resistance, backed by Olivers' excellent 365-day repair policy. Myles Weekend Sweat Short: Premium shorts with a 5-year guarantee—comfortable, durable, and worth the $68 price for the quality.