Black and white runner in motion with Bolt shapes
(01)The comeback starts here

This is your
comeback.

Premium shorts for men who’ve done this before — and are ready to start again. Built for running, lifting and everything in between.

Man wearing the black Bolt Performance Short with a white tee
(02)The Bolt Performance Short

One short.
Three uses.

$108.00 CAD Sold out · Restocking soon

Room through the thigh without looking baggy. A waistband that stays put without squeezing. Built for runners who lift — and lifters who are starting to run.

  • Doesn’t ride up when you squat or run
  • Secure zip pocket that doesn’t bounce
  • 6" inseam, true to size
  • Moisture-wicking stretch fabric
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(03)Built for hybrid movement

Wherever the
comeback takes you.

Most running shorts are built for one thing. Real training isn’t. Bolt moves with you from the track to the rack to the trail.

(04)Built for real legs

Designed around you.

Room through the thigh
01

Room through the thigh

Cut for men who lift. Never baggy.

Stays put
02

Stays put

Doesn’t ride up when you squat or run.

Zip back pocket
03

Zip back pocket

Keys and phone stay flat. No bounce.

Locked-in waist
04

Locked-in waist

Drawcord you can cinch mid-run.

The problem

Why most running shorts don’t work after 40.

  • ✕Waistbands dig in or roll
  • ✕Shorts ride up when thighs touch
  • ✕Zippers bounce or chafe
  • ✕Built for 25-year-old runners, not real bodies
The Bolt fix

Every detail is intentional.

  • →Secure waist without compression
  • →Relaxed thigh without looking baggy
  • →Zip pocket that stays flat and quiet
  • →Cut for men who lift, at every size
Sean Hurley, founder of Bolt Running
(04)Why we started
“My own comeback started at 38. I built the short I couldn’t find.”

Soccer, track, strongman, marathons, 300 km on a bike in a day — and still, most running brands were built for guys who already had a runner’s body. Bolt is for everyone else.

Sean HurleyFounder
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(05)Questions about getting started

Good to
know.

How do they fit?

True to size. The cut gives you room through the thigh without looking baggy, and the waistband stays put without squeezing. Our model wears a Medium.

Can I lift and hike in them too?

Yes. They’re built for running, lifting and hiking — they won’t ride up when you squat and the pocket won’t bounce when you run.

How fast is shipping?

Orders take 2–3 business days to process. You’ll get an email with tracking as soon as yours ships.

What’s your return policy?

Returns are free. If your shorts aren’t right, contact us and we’ll take care of it.

Start
with 1km.

The first run isn’t about distance or pace. It’s about getting out the door. Be first to know when the Bolt Performance Short is back.