Climbing shorts
What shorts to wear for climbing?
You've come to the right place! On this page, you will find the shorts you need among the best climbing brands: Patagonia, Millet, Black Diamond, Salewa, or La Sportiva. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced climber, you can count on the Glisshop team to offer you a wide selection of functional and comfortable quality climbing apparel.
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The Millet One Cordura Short Deep Jungle is a lightweight, durable and flexible pair of climbing shorts for men, designed for mountain activities, with multiple pockets and a PFC-free water-repellent finish.
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The La Sportiva Bolt Shorts M Night Sky Mountain Red are comfortable, performance-oriented climbing shorts made from organic cotton and elastane, featuring an elastic waistband and two side pockets.
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The La Sportiva Bolt Shorts M are comfortable climbing shorts made from organic cotton and elastane, featuring an elastic waistband and practical side pockets.
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The Millet Cimaï Poly Short M Black is a lightweight, hard-wearing climbing short designed for comfort and freedom of movement, with practical pockets and an adjustable waistband.
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The Norrona Femund Cotton Short, crafted from organic cotton, recycled nylon, and elastane, offer excellent ventilation, a custom fit waist system, and ample pocket space for practicality and comfort.
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The Millet Fusion Xcs Short Dark Grey Black are durable, water-repellent men's climbing shorts, offering exceptional freedom of movement and harness compatibility, ideal for mountaineering and climbing.
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The Millet Fusion Xcs Short Deep Jungle are durable, water-repellent men's climbing shorts, offering exceptional freedom of movement and harness compatibility, ideal for mountaineering and everyday mountain use.
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The Black Diamond M Notion Short Cedarwood Green are stretch organic cotton twill climbing shorts, offering comfort, durability, and exceptional freedom of movement.
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The Black Diamond M Notion Short Walnut are comfortable, durable climbing shorts made from stretch organic cotton twill, offering exceptional freedom of movement.
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Black Diamond's M Notion Shorts Flax are comfortable, durable climbing shorts made from organic cotton and elastane, with an elasticated waistband and practical pockets.
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Black Diamond's M Notion Shorts Saffron are lightweight, comfortable climbing shorts made from organic cotton and elastane for freedom of movement.
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The Black Diamond M Valley Shorts Creek Blue are lightweight, stretchy climbing shorts offering comfort and freedom of movement with practical pockets and water-repellent treatment.
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How to choose the best rock climbing shorts?
To choose the right climbing shorts, several criteria must be considered:
- Materials: For great freedom of movement, opt for materials like stretch cotton. It is both lightweight and durable, ideal for the ample movements required in climbing.
- Waistband: An adjustable waistband or drawstring allows you to adapt the shorts to your waist size for better stability.
- Durability: When climbing, clothing can be put to the test: rubbing against ropes, harnesses, indoor holds, outdoor rock faces, stretching, snagging on vegetation... Although not indestructible, the shorts we offer are abrasion resistant.
- Pockets: They can be handy for carrying small accessories without hindering your movements.
- Brand: Some brands are known for the exceptional quality of their products. Among them, Black Diamond, Millet, and La Sportiva can be mentioned.
Climbing shorts and 3/4 trousers for women:
Designed to meet the specific needs of female climbers, women's climbing shorts are distinguished by their tailored fit and unparalleled comfort.
- Specific fit: Women's climbing shorts are generally more fitted at the waist and wider at the hips, offering a feminine fit that does not impede movements.
- Comfort and ease: Thanks to elastic materials like stretch cotton, these shorts allow great freedom of movement, essential for performing complex manoeuvres.
- Durability: Women's climbing shorts are designed to withstand abrasion and tears, using materials like reinforced nylon or polyester.
Climbing shorts for men: comfort during your climbs
Men's climbing shorts combine comfort and performance to make your climbing experience more enjoyable. Designed to offer total freedom of movement, they are generally made of cotton or lightweight, stretchable, and durable synthetic fabrics.
The fit is crucial: opt for a model with an elastic or adjustable waistband. Some shorts have pockets for storing small accessories.
Lightweight shorts: climbing apparel for bouldering
For those who boulder, wearing lightweight shorts is essential, both for comfort and the mobility that is crucial in climbing.
For this type of shorts, Black Diamond is a benchmark. Known for the lightness and durability of its products, it offers climbing shorts perfectly adapted to this discipline.
Whether you are outdoors or indoors, it is important that your shorts are made of breathable fabric. This allows good regulation of body temperature and lets you climb without discomfort.
Leading brands: Black Diamond, Millet, Patagonia, La Sportiva
Brands such as Black Diamond, Millet, or La Sportiva are renowned for their climbing shorts for men and women. Compatible with harnesses and featuring numerous pockets, they are perfect for those who wish to discover, progress, or push their limits.
Conscious of ecological challenges transforming our playground, the brand Patagonia uses hemp and recycled materials to design ethical climbing shorts with a reduced environmental impact. Climb in line with your values without compromising your comfort and performance.
With a variety of colours, you will surely find shorts that perfectly match your style. Discover them now by browsing our climbing gear section.
All these brands offer more than just climbing shorts. Climbing shoes, trousers, and helmets are also listed in our online shop. Find your complete kit right now!