If you want to stay cool in hotter weather, it’s time to flash those pins. But don’t just pull on any old shorts, make sure you choose those designed for your sport of choice. The added features, such as zips for your keys when running, sweat-wicking fabric and flexible seams for range of movement in the gym, and padded bums for cyclists, will make life much comfier for your nether regions.

Click right for our favourite men’s and women’s shorts for running, gym training and cycling.