biker shorts

Tight athletic bottoms

Biker shorts are form-fitting athletic shorts that end above the knee, originally designed for cycling to reduce friction and provide muscle support.

They became a casual fashion item in the late 1980s and again in the 2010s, often worn with oversized tops: She paired biker shorts with an old band tee.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G