Comfort meets function with the Gym + Coffee Daybreak 7″ Shorts: a high-quality pair suitable for running, strength training and even swimming. Editor Isaac Williams puts them to the test…
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Gym + Coffee Daybreak 7″ Shorts
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£40, gympluscoffee.com (not yet available in the US)
Pros:
- Incredibly lightweight.
- Deep side pockets.
- Simple design pairs with most tops.
Cons:
- Some will prefer a thicker material for their shorts.
Comfort: 4.5/5
Movement: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5
The design is simple, with an all-grey colourway and discrete logo on the left leg
Design and features
Gym + Coffee has built its name on high-quality activewear that doesn’t break the bank, and that continues to be the case with the Daybreak 7″ Shorts. Lightweight but well made, with pockets deep enough to hold any size of phone or set of keys, they combine a performance focus with both style and practicality.
I’ve tested the shorts for a couple of months now – mainly on a mix of steady runs and conventional strength training, with a bit of tennis here and there – and have been impressed by how durable they feel, despite the lightweight construction. As with any Gym + Coffee kit, they look good too, with an all-grey colourway and subtle brand logo on the left leg. (If there’s a criticism on that front, it’s that more colour options wouldn’t go amiss, but it’s a minor issue.)
As a bonus, Gym + Coffee even suggests the rapid-drying nature of the shorts means they’re suitable for swimming (though you should get a size up if that’s your intention).
Are the Gym + Coffee Daybreak 7″ Shorts worth buying?
7″ shorts are the most versatile shorts around: sitting just above the knee, so suitable for just about every sport imaginable, as well as more leisurely pursuits. The overall aesthetics and fit of the Daybreak 7″ continues that theme of versatility. They look great, but style is paired with substance in the form of ultra-lightweight design, quick-drying fabric and complete freedom of movement.
