If You MUST Sport Bike Shorts This Summer, These Are the Only Acceptable Options

June 3, 2021

Everyone knows bike shorts are a thing. They’ve been trending for several seasons now. And whether you love ‘em or really, really hate ‘em, they’re in it for the long haul. But the best bike shorts are the ones that make a statement. So even though we’ve been a bit hesitant to embrace the athleisure-inspired trend, we’ve decided it’s time to give in. With a couple of caveats. First, we’re not even considering basic black bike shorts. Everyone’s already been there and done that. Second, we’re setting our sights on pairs we can work out or lounge around the house in as well as up our street style cred in. If you’re looking for some styling inspiration, we’ve already covered all the sartorial-minded ways to wear them. Even straight through fall. Here are the best bike shorts to wear everywhere this summer.

Bike Shorts 2021 Update

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Zara Printed Bike Shorts, $25.90 at Zara
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COS Ribbed Cycling Shorts, $49 at COS
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Beach Riot Bike Short in Physchedelic Geo, $84 at Carbon38
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Find Me Now River Jacquard Shorts in Zebra, $77 at Lisa Says Gah
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Year of Ours Ribbed V Waist Biker Shorts, $79 at Shopbop
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& Other Stories Ribbed Elasticated Waist Shorts, $69 at & Other Stories
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Good American Seamless Rib Bike Short in Cinnamon001, $49 at Good American
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Staud Cruise Short in Twilight Amalfi White, $135 at Staud
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Isa Boulder Typical Biker Shorts, $194 at Farfetch
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Lorna Jane Check Mate Stretch-Jersey Bike Shorts, $73 at Selfridges
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Zara Seamless Bike Shorts, $17.90 at Zara
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Sincerely Jules for Bandier The Bryn 7 Inch Biker Short in Vintage Yellow, $58 at Bandier
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The Upside Coral Bike Shorts, $79 at Anthropologie
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Tory Sport Printed High-Rise Weightless Bike Shorts in Ridge Floral Collage, $98 at Tory Burch
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H&M High Waist Bike Shorts, $17.99 at H&M
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Zara Geometric Print Bike Shorts, $19.90 at Zara
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Tropic of C Rumba Houndstooth Biker Shorts, $175 at mytheresa.com
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FP Beach Shore Breaker Sweater Biker Shorts in Tangerine, $30 at Free People

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.