Reddit mentions of New Balance Men's Accelerate 5 Inch Short, Barracuda, Large

I'm not a fan of compression liners in running shorts specifically, but definitely running shorts are great. Running shorts tend to be super lightweight, and the generally have a liner (if you're a dude), so you don't need to wear compression shorts or something underneath. I like shorts that hit mid-thigh most of the time, but if you're feeling fast some 1in inseam split shorts can be great too.

The big thing with running shorts is that good ones tend not to rub or chafe like a generic pair of workout shorts might, and like I said before, they're really lightweight – even compared to a standard pair of mesh shorts.

Here's a couple examples:

• New Balance
  
• Brooks