Ten Thousand Foundation Short
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Classic board-short design
- Durable short for outdoor activities and tough gym days
- 90-day return and exchanges
- Available lined and unlined
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Free shipping and returns
- Lifetime guarantee
- 90 day return/exchange
- Multiple pockets: 2 open hand pockets and 1 zippered pocket
- Available lined and unlined
- Available in three inseams: 5”, 7”, and 9”
What Needs Improvement...
- Limited colorways
- Customers report inconsistent sizing
- Reviews report poor customer service
- Multiple reviewers received the wrong size
Product Summary
The Ten Thousand Foundation Short is a durable short which the brand recommends using for outdoor activities, powerlifting, and tough gym days. Ten Thousand works with athletes to create gear for the world’s best athletes.
The Foundation Short is made with a midweight fabric designed for durability; it is 88% polyester and 12% spandex. The fabric is designed to hold up to years of wear and maintain its shape through years of washes. It is also abrasion-resistant, so the shorts will hold up through any workout. The shorts also have a silver ion anti-odor finish.
Ten Thousand claims the Foundation Shorts have perfect pockets with two hand pockets and one zippered pocket. The Foundation Short also has a board-short inspired drawcord system to help create a secure fit.
The reviews for the Foundation short are mostly positive. Users shared that these shorts are their go-to workout shorts. Many customers used these shorts for CrossFit, hiking, and casual wear. Multiple people mentioned that they have purchased several pairs. They also shared that these shorts were extremely durable and have held up with heavy use over two years.
Negative reviews complain of inconsistent sizing. People have purchased multiple pairs simultaneously and noted that different pairs fit differently. People also complained of poor customer service. People have had the wrong size delivered and had trouble exchanging them for the correct size that they ordered.
Summary
The Ten Thousand Foundation Shorts are an extremely durable short for intense workouts and outdoor activities. The responsiveness of customer service is a concern among previous buyers.