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Why Are These Shorts So Expensive?

See why health-conscious men are replacing synthetic gym shorts with natural fibers.

At $90, the Quad Short costs the same as premium shorts from Alo, Ten Thousand, or Vuori, except you're getting organic cotton and merino wool instead of polyester. Same price point, but materials that actually support your health instead of wrapping you in plastic.

★★★★★ 27 5-Star Reviews
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GOTS Certified Organic Cotton · OEKO-TEX 100 · Zero Synthetic Materials

You're spending more on cheap shorts than you think.

$200+

per year on "affordable" shorts... You buy several $35-40 pairs that pill, stretch out, and stink within months. Buy, replace, repeat.

$90

Same price as luxury activewear brands, except your money goes into organic cotton and merino wool instead of polyester and marketing budgets.

$0.90

per wear. That's the Quad Short worn twice a week for a year. And it's just getting started. Your cheap shorts won't make it that far.

Quad Short detail

What $90 Actually Gets You

For the same price as polyester shorts from premium brands, the Quad Short gives you 290GSM organic cotton and a 165GSM merino wool liner - natural materials that wick moisture, resist odor, and regulate temperature without chemical treatments. You're not paying more. You're getting more for the same dollar.
290GSM Organic Cotton Shell 165GSM Merino Wool Liner Side Zipper Pockets Made with GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton Zero Synthetic Materials

Worth Every Dollar — Customers Agree

★★★★★

"Worth the price"

Absolutely love these shorts! Fit and style are great. Will be purchasing more and highly recommend! Worth the price!

★★★★★

"Buying more in different colors"

Excellent fit, materials, and style. Will be buying more of these in different colors.

★★★★★

"Got my second pair — phasing out all my other shorts"

Just got my second pair! Slowly but surely, I'm going to phase out all my other shorts... They hold up great... and feel as comfy as any other performance shorts I've worn over the years.

Where Your $90 Goes

1

Under $1 Per Wear in Year One

$90 ÷ 100 wears (twice a week for a year). And they're just getting started - they last years. Compare that to $35 synthetics you replace every few months.

2

290GSM — Built for Years, Not Seasons

Nearly 3x heavier than most athletic shorts. This weight means durability, structure, and a premium feel that holds up wash after wash. Gets softer over time while synthetics degrade.

3

Organic Cotton That Improves With Age

Brushed terry construction that gets softer with every wash while maintaining its shape. Synthetics pill, stretch out, and lose structure. This does the opposite.

4

Merino Liner — Fewer Washes, Longer Life

Natural odor resistance means you can wear them 3-4x between washes. Less washing = longer lifespan = better cost-per-wear. And less time doing laundry.

5

Same Price as Big Brands — Better Materials

Lululemon and Vuori charge $90+ for polyester. We charge $90 for organic cotton and merino wool: natural materials that support your health instead of working against it. Same price, fundamentally different product.

Quad Short vs. Polyester Performance Shorts

Feature
Wayve Quad Short
Typical Polyester Shorts
Lasts years, not months
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Gets softer with every wash
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Fewer washes needed (odor resistant)
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Natural materials that support your health
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Third-party certified (GOTS, OEKO-TEX)
×
Under $1/wear by end of year one
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3-Pack: $250. Save $20. Your entire shorts rotation upgraded for years.

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The Investment Pays Off

★★★★★

"Can't wait to get another color"

Have only worn these a few times, but so far I'm extremely happy... I can't wait to get another color when they are restocked!

★★★★★

"Best athletic shorts ever — really high quality"

I think these are the best athletic shorts ever. They feel really high quality... love the ZIPPERED pockets... Highly recommend getting these.

★★★★★

"Fits perfect and material is clean"

Love these shorts, fits perfect and material is clean which I love even more!

★★★★★

"I wear them every day — great quality"

Awesome shorts. I wear them every day. Great quality.

Yahli, Founder of Wayve
You get what you pay for. And at $90, you're getting a lot.

Unlike other "luxury" activewear brands, we don't use synthetics that are cheap to produce and terrible for your health. We chose to go with what we believe real luxury actually is - natural fibers, excellent quality, and beautiful design.

That's what the price reflects. Not a marketing gimmick. Not a logo markup. Just the best materials we could find, built into a product we're proud of.
— Yahli, Founder

Frequently Asked Questions

Look at what Lululemon and Vuori charge — $90-100+ for polyester. We're in the same price range but using organic cotton and merino wool, natural materials that support your health instead of wrapping you in plastic. You're not paying a premium for Wayve — you're getting a fundamentally better product for the same price the big brands charge for synthetics.
Wear them twice a week — that's 100 wears in year one, putting you at $0.90 per wear. And that's just the first year. These last for years, so the cost-per-wear keeps dropping. A $35 pair of synthetic shorts that falls apart in 6 months doesn't get that chance.
Years. The 290GSM brushed terry construction is significantly heavier and more durable than standard athletic shorts. Customers who've had them for over a year report no pilling, no shape loss, and actually softer fabric. The merino liner's natural odor resistance also means fewer washes, which extends the lifespan further.
Yes — $250 for three pairs instead of $270 (save $20). Three pairs gives you a full rotation: one wearing, one clean, one in the wash. At that price, you've covered your entire shorts situation for years. It's the move most repeat customers make.
GOTS-certified organic cotton at 290GSM is in a completely different category from the thin polyester in most shorts. Merino wool naturally wicks moisture, resists odor, and regulates temperature — properties that synthetic liners need chemical coatings to imitate (and those coatings wash off). You're paying for materials that perform better and last longer.
7-day returns from delivery. Item must be unworn, unused, with tags attached and in original packaging. We provide a return shipping label. Free shipping on US orders $150+. Contact info@wayvewear.com to start a return.
Use code WAYVE15 for 15% off your first order. Beyond that, we don't run frequent sales — the price reflects the actual cost of premium materials and honest margins. We'd rather build the best product at a fair price than inflate the price to discount it later.

Stop Replacing. Start Investing. The Math Speaks for Itself.

$90 for shorts that last years — made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and merino wool. Or keep spending $40 every few months on plastic that falls apart. The choice is simple.

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