M's 5" AFO Middle Short Ultra 2-in-1

Shorts feel high quality and very thoughtfully designed. Fit large. The exception to high quality feel is that the drawstring feels weak and like it will wear out quickly, which is disappointing because the shorts fit large. I have a medium in another pair of Janji shorts which fits might tighter but is the same length and size of compression liner. The shorts slide down when I have phone and 2 gels in the pockets if not tied tight. The drawstring on my previous pair of 5+ years feels stronger and better made to last. I would advise ordering a size down to try out as well when looking to purchase.

I submitted a review back when I just got these and was in the honeymoon phase. I’ve really grown to hate these. I really, really want to like them. They were expensive, they’re well made, and the pockets are thoughtfully placed.

However, due to (at least on my dumb body) the way the liner fits and the fact that the drawstring is super flimsy, you can’t actually use any of the pockets while running. If you put anything in them, you start to feel the shorts and liner start migrating down almost immediately. And getting the drawstring tight enough to stop this is fruitless, because it’s a joke. The liner actually slips down a bit even if there’s nothing in the pockets. Maybe the recommendation is that I should have sized down. But that would mean a size small. I’m a 200 pound dude with a 32/33 pants size. A small is ridiculous.

And at least for my body shape, the liner chafes after a few miles. Gets worse as you get sweatier. And the butt pocket that’s shaped like a phone? Well if you get past the whole slippage issue and you stick a phone in that pocket, it actually feels ok during the run. Until you finish and realize that the subtle bouncing combined with a seam on the back of the waistband wore a small hole into your lower back.

Maybe I’ll cut out the liner so I can still use them for something. I may be being hard on these because literally everything else I’ve gotten from Janji has been perfect. I’ll stick to my beloved half tights in the future. No more shorts.

Enjoying these shorts on the long runs

Fits well

I submitted a review back when I just got these and was in the honeymoon phase. I’ve really grown to hate these. I really, really want to like them. They were expensive, they’re well made, and the pockets are thoughtfully placed.

However, due to (at least on my dumb body) the way the liner fits and the fact that the drawstring is super flimsy, you can’t actually use any of the pockets while running. If you put anything in them, you start to feel the shorts and liner start migrating down almost immediately. And getting the drawstring tight enough to stop this is fruitless, because it’s a joke. The liner actually slips down a bit even if there’s nothing in the pockets. Maybe the recommendation is that I should have sized down. But that would mean a size small. I’m a 200 pound dude with a 32/33 pants size. A small is ridiculous.

And at least for my body shape, the liner chafes after a few miles. Gets worse as you get sweatier. And the butt pocket that’s shaped like a phone? Well if you get past the whole slippage issue and you stick a phone in that pocket, it actually feels ok during the run. Until you finish and realize that the subtle bouncing combined with a seam on the back of the waistband wore a small hole into your lower back.

Maybe I’ll cut out the liner so I can still use them for something. I may be being hard on these because literally everything else I’ve gotten from Janji has been perfect. I’ll stick to my beloved half tights in the future. No more shorts.

I own multiple pairs of the AFO Shorts with the brief liners and their great, I tried the ultras for the compressive liner and the only thing that liner did to me was the band at the bottom pulled my pants down with every step I took .3 miles and went home and changed to do my run. I have rather muscular thighs so that might have contributed.

Pretty bummed about these. Impossible to carry a phone without major bouncing around. Gels are fine, but I really expected the liner to fit more like a half tight. It is advertised as "no bounce." I have to wear my running belt with them which I did not expect when buying and defeats the purpose for me.

I have been likin the 2 in 1 shorts and the half tights a lot and decided to give this pair a try. Honestly is was pretty disappointing. The drawstring doesn't cinch easily and if you're planning on carrying a lot of gels or water then it keeps sliding down. Also the pockets seemed nice in theory but they're not set up as well on other clothing they have here

Very comfortable and love the color. Only thing is the waistband tie frays a litte bit.

These are ok, but I feel the tights part is a bit too loose (phone shakes around and doesn't really work for water). Also sweat stains on the crotch area of the blue color are unflattering. I would recommend a pair of Kanji tights over these.

I got 2 pairs of medium janji shorts. The other pair fits true to size, but this one is loose around the waist. Really expensive shorts for having discrepancy in sizing.

These shorts are the best shorts I’ve ever owned. I’ve already worn them for a trail half marathon in the mountains, a full marathon, and even regular strength training workouts.

M's 5" AFO Middle Short Ultra 2-in-1

This is my go-to brand for all my running apparel now

For $104, these shorts don’t really fit the bill. Bought two pairs, I own 3 Janji half tights, tried the afo ultra shorts (not the 2 in 1’s) the linerless version in store and thought they felt amazing.

The problem is mostly the drawstring, you cannot secure these shorts at your waist, which is how I like to wear my shorts/pants when I run, the drawstring is absolute garbage, practically useless. If you want to let these sit at your hips, these will work for you. Second issue, the fit is way off compared to the rest of the Janji line, these are huge. I wear a medium in my Janji pants and tights, but these mediums are huge. Naturally it would make sense that these would be a a relaxed fit, however the liner will roll down on you and do this weird thing with your shorts.

All in all, not great, I don’t recommend them and I regret spending 208 plus tax and shipping for these shorts now.

This short is one of my favorites. Fabric feels great and sizing is spot on. Been very pleased with the light feel of these and how much ventilation they have. Love the versatility of the pockets. I often have to run with keys/wallet/cellphone/gels and finding a pair of shorts to accommodate all that can be a hassle. These were perfect for my training sessions and will work great during my races.

Almost great but why is the string so flimsy? Hard to load up pockets without a more robust method to secure the shorts.

In my experience as somewhat of a “big dog” runner Janji shorts run large. These shorts fit a little big and cause some chaffing for me. I have bought size XL- M trying to find the right size. Hoping medium works out!

Sidenote I am typically an XL in tops but Janji shirts fit much slimmer than other brands.

Quality shorts as usual! Bought these because I used the ones without the liner. I wish I would have bought just the shorts with no liner though. I don’t like the draw strings as I actually have to use them now because the liner makes the shorts a bit too heavy and does pull them down if I don’t tie it. The draw strings can be annoying to tie and even more annoying to undo if you tie them wrong. Almost peed my pants trying to undo them lol. I probably would get a small next time even though I normally use medium.

I have been a long time fan of the Multi 7" 2-in-1 short but saw these and gave them a try. These are really comfortable for my longer runs, and I like the addition of the zippered pockets on the shell. I would give it 4.5/5 stars with my only issue being the drawstring - I think using the same drawstring used in the Mult 2-in-1 would make these even better. Hopefully some more colors drop soon!

More than happy with clothes i purchased my wife is already planning on stealing the pullover so ill have to get one for her. amazing quality 100%worth it.