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Nike Black Athletic Shorts: Mid-Thigh Quick-Dry Build in a Bamboo-Blend Fabric

Nike black athletic shorts in sport-casual style
Miles Chen — Footwear & Apparel Editor

Footwear and apparel editor specializing in shoes, everyday clothing, jerseys, slippers, socks, and underwear, with a practical focus on sizing, fit, materials, construction, comfort cues, durability, and visible QC consistency. · Updated 2026-09-26

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Quick verdict

Men's mid-thigh, mid-rise athletic shorts listed for running and basketball in five color/size-code options. The listing claims bamboo fiber and spandex, while the reference CU4946 style is documented as 100% polyester, so line-level fit and fabric reports may not carry over. Confirm composition and sizes with the seller before ordering.

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$12.84 USD $14.44

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Pros

  • · Lightweight, breathable, fast-drying fabric is the most consistently praised trait among buyers of the CU4946 line.
  • · Catalog lists a loose straight-leg, mid-rise cut with no liner — the same no-brief-liner configuration Nike documents for the CU4946.
  • · Five color and style-code options across CU4946 and 886372, in black and grey.

Cons

  • · Line-level buyers of the CU4946 report it runs small — one normally in L called the L uncomfortably compressive — and warn it is cut to US rather than Asian proportions.
  • · Fit survey results for the reference style are mixed: 67% rated it true to size while fit-survey respondents rated it wider than marked.
  • · Some line-level buyers describe the CU4946 fabric as very thin and doubt its long-term durability.
  • · A minority report the thin fabric is slightly see-through when held to light, more so on grey than black.
  • · The listing's bamboo-fiber and spandex composition does not match Nike's 100% polyester specification for the CU4946, so fit and durability findings from that style may not apply to this item's actual fabric.

Fit notes

The chart is weight-based, from S at roughly 90–110 jin up to 2XL at roughly 160–180 jin, with a stated 1–2 cm tolerance. Buyers of the reference CU4946 line report it runs small and is cut to US proportions, so sizing up is the safer move if this cut follows that line.

Buy if

You want a loose, straight-leg, mid-thigh short for spring and summer running or basketball, and you are willing to order from the seller's weight-based size chart after confirming the actual fabric composition.

Skip if

You need a built-in liner, want documented bamboo-fiber content, or expect the cut and hand of the genuine Nike Flex CU4946. Ordering without checking the seller's own weight table is a mismatch.

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Nike black athletic shorts in sport-casual style

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Buying FAQ

Common questions

Is there a liner?⌄

No. The catalog states no liner (unlined), which matches Nike's own description of the CU4946 as having no brief liner.

How should I choose a size?⌄

Use the seller's weight-based chart rather than your usual letter size. Buyers of the reference CU4946 line report it runs small and is cut to US proportions, so sizing up is reasonable if this cut matches that line.

Is the fabric really bamboo fiber?⌄

The listing states bamboo fiber with spandex, but Nike documents the CU4946 as 100% polyester. Because those do not match, ask the seller for the actual composition before ordering.

What is the cut like?⌄

The catalog describes a mid-length (five-inch) straight leg with a loose fit and mid rise. Reviewers of the CU4946 line describe that style as slightly longer and roomier than typical running shorts.

Can these be worn for basketball?⌄

Basketball is listed among the applicable attributes, alongside running. The loose straight-leg cut is consistent with that use.

Evidence

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other · mixed · 58% confidence

Construction mismatch worth flagging: the authentic Nike Flex CU4946 short is listed by Nike as 100% polyester (标准版型, elastic waist with drawcord, side pockets, no brief liner), which does not match this listing's 'bamboo fiber + spandex' material claim — so fit/durability findings from the genuine CU4946 may not carry over to this listing's actual fabric.

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quality · con · 55% confidence

Some buyers of the Nike Flex woven shorts complain the fabric is very thin and doubt its long-term durability; one Amazon reviewer described the material as 'very poor quality material in terms of thickness' and another called it 'not very well made.'

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quality · pro · 60% confidence

Lightweight, breathable construction is the most consistently praised trait of the Nike Flex woven short line: buyers call it super light and comfortable and note the light fabric keeps them cool in hot weather and dries quickly when washed.

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quality · mixed · 42% confidence

A minority of buyers note the thin Nike Flex woven fabric can be slightly see-through when held to light / looked at closely, which matters more on the grey colorway than on the black one.

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sizing · con · 62% confidence

Line-level evidence for the Nike Flex woven training short (style CU4946, the 'CU4946 black/grey boxed-counter style' variant listed here): buyers report this cut runs small — one reviewer who normally wears L found the L 'compress[ed] to the point it is not comfortable,' and another titled their review 'size runs small.' Consider sizing up from your normal Nike size.

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sizing · tip · 50% confidence

For the Nike Flex woven (CU4946) style, buyers warn that it is cut to standard/US sizing rather than Asian sizing and advise checking the size difference before ordering; several say the fit reflects standard (US) proportions rather than local expectations.

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sizing · mixed · 55% confidence

Fit surveys for the Nike Flex Woven Training Short split: 67% of surveyed buyers rated it 'true to size' while all fit-survey respondents rated it 'wider than marked,' and reviewers describe it as slightly longer and roomier than running shorts, with a standard fit.

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