Basketball shorts

A longer short

The basketball short was short and tight until the 1980s. In the early 1990s, players adopted longer and looser shorts, reaching the knees, which became the norm and a symbol of basketball style. This cut is not just about fashion: it allows complete freedom for the legs during jumps and changes of direction, without ever being tight. The short is made from a lightweight and breathable mesh, often in perforated polyester.

The rest of the textile

Basketball textiles also include:

• Shirts.
• T-shirts and polos.
• Socks.
• Sweatshirts.
• Tracksuits.
• Baselayers.
• Bras.

All the textiles are gathered on the textile page.

Club, training and reversible

Club shorts, like the Spalding Hustle and Legacy, the Macron Oxide, the Puma teamJaws or the Joma Nobel long, come in various colours to match team outfits with the shirts. The reversible short Spalding, with one side of each colour, allows for two teams to be formed at training without changing outfits. The women's shorts Spalding Jam and 4HER, with a tailored cut, are designed to fit female players. The Proact and Kappa are suitable for casual basketball and playground use.

Supporters' shorts

Fans also wear the colours of their teams. The Paris Basketball shorts, home and away, belong to the Paris club competing in the Euroleague, the major European competition. The short of the Real Madrid, one of the most successful clubs in Europe, joins those of the NBA: Los Angeles Lakers, in a faded version or anniversary edition, and shorts in mesh from the San Antonio Spurs. One chooses their short based on their waist size, with the elastic waistband ensuring a good fit, and it should be washed inside out at thirty degrees.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and back-to-school promotions.

Frequently asked questions

Why are basketball shorts so long?

In the early nineties, players moved away from short and tight shorts to a loose cut that reaches the knees. Beyond style, it allows legs to be completely free for jumping and changing direction.

What size basketball short should I choose?

A basketball short is worn loose: take your usual size and adjust the waistband with the cord. One size up lengthens the cut but can be restrictive if the short falls below the knee.

Why choose a reversible short for training?

Its two sides of different colours allow for two teams to be set up at training without bibs: just turn the short inside out, like the matching reversible shirt. A very practical solution for clubs.

Is a basketball short suitable for the gym?

Yes, its loose cut and lightweight, breathable fabric are suitable for cross-training and weightlifting. Just check that it doesn't fall too low for squats and lunges.

How should I wash a supporter’s basketball short?

Inside out, at thirty degrees, without fabric softener or tumble drying, to preserve the logos and the fabric. Avoid washing it with items that have zippers, which can snag the mesh.