Running shorts are MIER's specialty, and they make up almost the entire "Our Best Sellers" section of its store. The styles differ in ways that really matter on the run: inseam length, liner type and pockets. We have ranked MIER's five best-selling shorts in the order they appear in that best-seller section, and explained who each one suits, so you can pick the right pair the first time. All details are from MIER's product pages as of October 2026.
Comparison table
| Product | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|
1 MIER Men's SprintDry 2-in-1 Running Shorts 5"#1 Best Seller |
Men who run with a phone and want liner support | $32.99 |
2 MIER Men's PaceLite Linerless Short 5"Best Linerless |
Men who prefer unlined shorts with secure zip pockets | $33.99 |
3 MIER Men's PaceLite Split Shorts with Brief 3"Best for Speed |
Faster runs, races and hot weather | $27.99 |
4 MIER Women's SprintDry Running Shorts with Brief 4"Best for Women |
Women who want more coverage and sun protection | $35.99 |
5 MIER Women's SprintDry Running Shorts with Mesh Liner 3"Best Women's Short Inseam |
Women who want a shorter, lighter running short | $37.99 |
#1 Best Seller
#1 · #1 Best Seller
MIER Men's SprintDry 2-in-1 Running Shorts 5"
A quick-dry outer short with a compression liner (11% spandex) that has a built-in phone pocket, plus a hidden pocket for keys and cards. Sizes XS–3XL in 10 colors.
Best for: Men who run with a phone and want liner support
Pros
- Phone pocket in the compression liner
- Hidden key/card pocket
- XS–3XL, 10 colors
Cons
- No zip pockets on the outer short
- Style
- 2-in-1 with compression liner
- Inseam
- 5"
- Pockets
- 2 side + inner key pocket + liner phone pocket
- Sizes
- XS–3XL
Best Linerless
#2 · Best Linerless
MIER Men's PaceLite Linerless Short 5"
An unlined short in a very light 80 gsm 4-way stretch fabric, with two side zip pockets, a back zip pocket, reflective details and micro air mesh panels. Also available in a 7" inseam.
Best for: Men who prefer unlined shorts with secure zip pockets
Pros
- Three zip pockets
- Very light 80 gsm fabric
- Reflective details for low light
Cons
- No liner: wear your own underwear or compression shorts
- Starts at size S
- Style
- Linerless (unlined)
- Inseam
- 5" (7" version available)
- Pockets
- 2 side zip + 1 back zip
- Sizes
- S–3XL
From$33.99
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Best for Speed
#3 · Best for Speed
MIER Men's PaceLite Split Shorts with Brief 3"
A short 3" split short with a built-in mesh brief, light 80 gsm polyester-spandex fabric, two zip pockets with flaps and an internal key pocket. The cheapest pair here, in 14 colors.
Best for: Faster runs, races and hot weather
Pros
- Lowest price in this list
- Mesh brief liner
- 14 colors, XS–3XL
Cons
- Short 3" inseam isn't for everyone
- No dedicated phone pocket listed
- Style
- Split short with mesh brief
- Inseam
- 3"
- Pockets
- 2 side zip (with flap) + internal key pocket
- Sizes
- XS–3XL
From$27.99
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Best for Women
#4 · Best for Women
MIER Women's SprintDry Running Shorts with Brief 4"
A 4" mid-rise short in 95% recycled polyester and 5% spandex with a full-coverage mesh liner, two deep side pockets, a back zip pocket and UPF 50+ protection.
Best for: Women who want more coverage and sun protection
Pros
- UPF 50+ sun protection
- 95% recycled polyester
- Back zip pocket for a phone or keys
Cons
- Sizes stop at 2XL
- Style
- Lined (mesh liner)
- Inseam
- 4"
- Pockets
- 2 deep side + 1 back zip
- Sizes
- XS–2XL
From$35.99
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Best Women's Short Inseam
#5 · Best Women's Short Inseam
MIER Women's SprintDry Running Shorts with Mesh Liner 3"
A 3" short in 95% recycled polyester with a soft mesh liner, a wide 2.5" waistband with drawstring, two zippered side pockets and a tear-away tag. MIER describes it as no-fade, no-pilling and wrinkle-resistant.
Best for: Women who want a shorter, lighter running short
Pros
- Two zippered side pockets
- Wide 2.5" waistband
- Tear-away tag
Cons
- Highest price in this list
- Sizes stop at 2XL
- Style
- Lined (mesh liner)
- Inseam
- 3"
- Pockets
- 2 side zip
- Sizes
- XS–2XL
From$37.99
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We used the "Our Best Sellers" section on MIER's homepage, which is almost entirely running shorts, and kept the shorts in that order. Where a style appears in two lengths (the PaceLite Linerless comes in 5" and 7"), we included it once and noted the other length. We do not score how each pair fits or feels, since that depends on your body and stride; instead we compare the facts that matter when choosing: liner type, inseam, pockets, sizes and price.
Quick comparison
| Liner | Inseam | Zip pockets | Phone storage | Sizes | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SprintDry 2-in-1 (M) | Compression | 5" | No | Liner pocket | XS–3XL | $32.99 |
| PaceLite Linerless (M) | None | 5" / 7" | 3 | Not specified | S–3XL | $33.99 |
| PaceLite Split (M) | Mesh brief | 3" | 2 | Not specified | XS–3XL | $27.99 |
| SprintDry W/Brief (W) | Mesh | 4" | 1 (back) | Back zip pocket | XS–2XL | $35.99 |
| SprintDry Mesh Liner (W) | Mesh | 3" | 2 | Not specified | XS–2XL | $37.99 |
Prices as listed by MIER at the time of writing; MIER frequently runs discounts.
How to choose MIER running shorts
1. Liner type
- 2-in-1 compression liner: support and phone storage; many runners choose these to reduce chafing.
- Brief or mesh liner: built-in underwear, light and airy.
- Linerless: the most freedom; wear your own underwear or compression shorts.
2. Inseam
- 3": maximum freedom of movement for faster runs and races.
- 4–5": the most versatile everyday length.
- 7": more coverage for the gym and casual wear.
3. Pockets
If you run with a phone, the SprintDry 2-in-1 has a dedicated liner phone pocket and MIER says the women's SprintDry 4" back zip pocket fits a phone. Other styles have zip pockets for essentials; check the pocket size on the product page if you want to carry a large phone.
Buying tips
- Free shipping on orders over $60: two pairs usually qualify.
- Free returns within 30 days, as long as items are new with tags, so you can check the fit at home.
- Read our MIER brand review, the full SprintDry 2-in-1 review, or our SprintDry 2-in-1 vs PaceLite Linerless comparison.