Quick answer
Pick the Training Shorts for sweaty, high-movement sessions where pockets and a secure waistband matter. Choose the Sublime Folded Hotpants when you want the softest natural-fabric feel for yoga, Pilates or low-impact studio work.
Fabric decides the session
The Training Shorts use recycled polyester with a soft built-in liner, a combination that suits running and sweaty training. The Sublime Folded Hotpants use Natural Sublime, a blend of organic cotton and TENCEL Modal, which is the softer, more breathable option for controlled studio movement. Neither fabric is described as waterproof or compressive, so treat these as comfort-first choices rather than performance compression wear.
Waistband and storage change the trade-off
The Training Shorts have a wide elastic waistband, side pockets and a hidden key pocket at the back, so you can carry a key or card without a bag. The Sublime Folded Hotpants have a fold-over waist that lets you adjust coverage at the waist, but the catalog lists no pockets. If you run errands before or after training, that storage difference may matter more than fabric feel.
Leg day and high-sweat sessions
For leg day, the deciding factor is usually whether the short stays put through squats, lunges and hip hinges. The Training Shorts' wide elastic waistband is designed to hold position during dynamic movement, while the fold-over waist on the Hotpants is better suited to low-impact studio work where you are not repeatedly bending and stretching the waistband. The Hotpants are not described as having a liner or sweat-wicking finish, so keep them for yoga, Pilates and similar studio training rather than heavy intervals.
Trade-offs to weigh before you choose
- Softness vs sweat management: The Sublime Folded Hotpants win on next-to-skin softness thanks to organic cotton and TENCEL Modal. The Training Shorts win on hot, sweaty sessions because the recycled polyester and built-in liner are designed for running and sweaty training. If you sweat heavily, prioritize the Training Shorts; if you want the softest feel, choose the Hotpants.
- Storage vs streamlined fit: The Training Shorts give you side pockets and a hidden back key pocket, so you can train without a bag. The Hotpants have no listed pockets, which keeps the silhouette cleaner but means you need somewhere else to stash essentials. Carry a key or card? The Training Shorts are the simpler choice.
- Waistband behavior: The Training Shorts use a wide elastic waistband that stays in place during dynamic movement. The Hotpants use a fold-over waist you can adjust for coverage, which is comfortable for studio work but less secure for repeated bending and stretching. For leg day and running, favor the elastic waistband; for yoga and Pilates, the fold-over waist is fine.
Product facts at a glance
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Sublime Folded Hotpants - Grey Melange: Made in Natural Sublime, a blend of organic cotton and TENCEL Modal, with a fold-over waist. The soft natural fabric and adjustable waist suit yoga, Pilates and other studio training where comfort matters more than storage.
Sublime Folded Hotpants - Grey Melange
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Training Shorts - Black: Light, airy recycled polyester shorts with a soft built-in liner, wide elastic waistband, side pockets and a hidden back key pocket. The liner and pockets make these a practical pick for running and sweaty sessions where you need to carry a key.
Training Shorts - Black
Which should you train in?
Best for
- Runners and gym-goers who want pockets and a secure elastic waistband
- Sweaty training sessions and leg day where the short needs to stay put
- Anyone who wants a built-in liner for comfort during high-movement work
Not for
- Studio purists who want the softest natural-fabric feel and don't need pockets
- Yoga and Pilates sessions where a fold-over waist is preferred
- Buyers who need a compressive fit, since neither short is described as compression wear
