Shorts Size Guide
2 in 1 Running Shorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to pay any tariffs, import duty or extra tax?
Will I have to pay any tariffs, import duty or extra tax?
All orders in the UK, USA and European Union (under €150) will not be subject to any further taxes, duties or tariffs before delivery.
For USA orders, our prices include tariffs and duties. These will be paid by us prior to shipment. So there is nothing extra for USA customers to pay and your parcel will be delivered quickly and stress free.
For UK, USA and the European Union (under €150) the price you see on the screen at checkout will be the final price you will pay. In the unlikely event of you being charged, please get in touch and we will resolve the issue with the carrier.
For European Union orders over €150 there will be import taxes to pay to your local carrier. If you have a larger order, please place multiple orders under €150 and you won't have any tax to pay. You'll still get free postage for orders over €100.
For the rest of the world, any customs or import duties are charged once the parcel reaches the destination country. You may be charged for handling fees and taxes as your order passes through customs. Any charges on a parcel must be paid by the customer. We have no control over these charges and we can't tell you what the cost would be, as customs policies and import duties vary widely from country to country. We recommend contacting your local customs office before placing an order so you are not surprised by any charges you were not expecting.
Currently orders are tax free to Australia up to £585 and New Zealand up to £505. So any orders under these amounts will not attract any further charges.
Do you part ship orders that contain pre-order items?
Do you part ship orders that contain pre-order items?
For UK orders we'll part ship your order, as items arrive in stock. So if you pre-order an item with an in-stock item then they will ship separately.
For international orders, we'll ship your complete order when everything is in stock.
When will my order be dispatched?
When will my order be dispatched?
We aim to dispatch all orders within 24 hours Monday to Friday. If an order is placed on Saturday or Sunday, it will be dispatched the following Monday.
Do you ship to my country?
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to most countries in the world. If you have any issues at the checkout page where it says we do not ship to you then please get in touch via the chat feature.
We ship to these countries almost everyday
USA - Australia - New Zealand - Germany - Netherlands - Norway - Sweden - France - Spain - Italy - Ireland - Canada and many more!
I have a small head. Will your hats fit me?
I have a small head. Will your hats fit me?
All caps have the same circumference (58cm) and are all adjustable to fit most head sizes.
The depth of the hat varies for each different style so if you feel you have a small head, then we'd recommend the Ben Parkes, or legend hat!
We have a section with hats for people with smaller heads here.
I have a big head. Will you hats fit me?
I have a big head. Will you hats fit me?
All caps have the same circumference (58cm) and are all adjustable to fit most head sizes.
The depth of the hat varies for each different style so if you feel you have a particularly large head then stick with the Getting It Done, OG, PB or Bucket Hats.
We have a section with hats for people with larger heads here.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
You are welcome to send back any item unworn, within 30 days of receiving it for a full refund or exchange.
UK returns and exchange are free and should be submitted via the returns portal here.
For international returns please contact us via the chat feature and will be send you the return address.
What delivery services are offered internationally?
What delivery services are offered internationally?
All international orders are shipped via Royal Mail to the destination country and then passed onto the national carrier of that country. For example in the USA it will be passed on to USPS, La Poste in France, Deutsche Post in Germany and Australia Post in Australia.
You can select an economy untracked option at checkout or you can choose tracking where you will be able to see where your parcel is.
We also offer Fedex and UPS in some countries for rapid shipping. These offer full end to end tracking.
Customer Reviews
Sorry Ben. Just left a review but realise the shorts logo is invisible. This photo might be better?
I had the absolute pleasure of wearing these shorts during a 150km Backyard Ultra this weekend. I changed into them around 30km into the event and planned to change out of them at around 60km BUT they were so comfortable and surprisingly gave me no chafing so I continued with them through to 150km!!!! My first Ultra event and I was happy to be rocking 2 of my Ben Parkes race vests too (night and day). If you see this Ben - would be great if you left a fun comment on my Strava activity. I don’t plan on doing another activity for a few days so the Ultra is easy to find ❤️
That's a proper test for the shorts!! What an amazing thing to do Russell, you legend!! Hope you're recovering well. So happy for you!
Yet again another great product by Team ParkesRunning. I am so not surprised they sold out so quickly on the first release.
I love the design and thought that went into these, the support is great, fit and length is great, cannot rave about them enough, great asset to my running apparel.
As always thank you for your support, inspiration & non biased kit reviews, they really do help us runners out.
I am so pleased with my purchase. These are quality shorts. I normally go for Saysky 2 in 1 shorts but these from Ben Parkes are equal if not slight better in quality and over £30 less. The material is super light and very comfortable. There is a lovely soft waste band and the draw strings are great, chunky and substantial instead of flimsy ones you normally get in running shorts. Nice side zip pocket for keys to fit horizontal across the back of the short. I was a bit worried that the pouch at the back may not hold items but I was wrong although I think I would have liked a zip at the back pouch. The under shorts have 2 X thigh pockets and they are not too long which makes fitting an iPhone 15 perfect with no bounce. I went for the Large size and they are a perfect fit. In summary these are cracking shorts at an amazing price point and 100% recommend them.
One run and they were superb, very comfortable and looking forward to taking them out for a long and a race!
Yet another fantastic quality item from Ben & Sarah. These shorts feel so lightweight yet have so much storage. Forgot I had keys and phone on me as absolutely no movement, or bouncing. Honestly best shorts I own.
Thanks Ben for designing these shorts. Lightweight, full of practical pockets and really comfortable at a great price. I’m 5’6” and went for the small.
Bought a pair of the new 2 in 1 Running shorts back in August, and thought I'd leave it a while before writing a review. Overall, I'm super happy with them. They are by far the most comfortable two-in-one style shorts I've tried so far. Initially I bought them to wear on longer trail runs in the hills, but now it's starting to get colder, I'm wearing them on my road runs too.
They fit well, with the inner lining being comfortable and not chaffing at all. The draw string is a handy touch for cinching them down in the waist if needed, The phone pockets in the legs are generously sized, and hold my phone (iPhone 13) snuggly enough so that it doesn't bounce around at all whilst running (a problem I've had before with similar shorts). The little mesh pocket in the back is handy too. You could fit a fair few gels in there, but must of the time I use them to stash my gloves if I start getting too warm for them as the sun comes up on a morning run, and it holds them securely.
If I had to nit pick, I'd prefer it if the zip on the side key pocket fastened by it zipping down, not up (i.e. the zip is at the bottom when closed), just because that would feel a bit more secure, and less likely to come undone through movement or getting snagged. That being said, it hasn't budged at all yet, and there's tether to attach your keys to, so they wouldn't fall out.
Overall they are super comfy and feel like they're really good quality, with nice decals. Would definitely buy again.
Thank you very much for your review Matt! It's great to hear about how much you're enjoying the shorts. Really appreciate the idea about the zip, it's certanly something we'll look at in the future. So thank you for this feedback. Wishing you many more happy runs in them! All the best 😀
I think it’s very difficult to find 2-in-1 shorts with two side pockets, and when you do, they’re usually quite expensive. I’ve worn mine for a half marathon and a 28K run, and here are my thoughts:
Pros:
- The fabric feels high-quality and durable.
- The two side pockets are a game changer for me.
- Plenty of storage for gels, keys, and a phone.
- The price is reasonable for the quality.
Cons:
- The outer layer looks slightly tight in the front on my size L shorts, creating a visible line on each side. I’m not sure if this is intentional, but I’ve seen similar comments in other reviews.
- My phone bounces a bit in the side pockets. I use a Pixel 8 Pro with a case, which is admittedly on the heavier side. However, I own other shorts that manage to hold it in place with less movement.
Overall:
These shorts are very comfortable and well-designed. The price seems fair to me, especially considering the number of pockets. It’s hard to find other shorts with this level of functionality at a similar price point.
A couple of runs in warm weather and they felt light and breezy with good compression from a quality 2 in 1 short. Plenty of storage for the shorter races. As with everything I have purchased the quality is there and with the YouTube videos for strategy,Ben and Sarah have the perfect combination to Get It Done.
