Norvan Short 5" Men's
$110.00
1 / 8
Norvan Short 5" Men's
New colourBest sellerFair Trade Certified
Rating Distribution
Select a row below to filter reviews.
5 starsstars
13
13 reviews with 5 stars.
4 starsstars
4
4 reviews with 4 stars.
3 starsstars
3
3 reviews with 3 stars.
2 starsstars
3
3 reviews with 2 stars.
1 starstars
2
2 reviews with 1 star.
Overall Rating
3.9
12 out of 15 (80%) reviewers recommend this product
Review this product
Select to rate the item with 1 star. This action will open submission form.
Select to rate the item with 2 stars. This action will open submission form.
Select to rate the item with 3 stars. This action will open submission form.
Select to rate the item with 4 stars. This action will open submission form.
Select to rate the item with 5 stars. This action will open submission form.
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification
Rating Summary
Waist:
Waist:, 3.75 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.2 out of 54.2
Comfort
Comfort, 3.5 out of 53.5
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.7 out of 54.7
fit
purchase
satisfaction
fabric weight
material
size
pockets
wearing
1 to 8 of 25 Reviews
1 – 8 of 25 Reviews
Sort by
Featured
Upstate NY
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Your Height:183cm - 190cm
2 out of 5 stars.
Norvan Short 5" has no lining
25 days ago
The absence of a liner in the Norvan Short 5" is a critical problem, unless you want to wear tights or briefs underneath these shorts. For running, hiking, and warm weather walking, a built-in liner provides support and privacy. Needing to pack and put on a separate undergarment feels inconvenient.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Large
Q: Pros:
A: Slick design
Q: Cons:
A: No lining
I use this product for:Commuting/Travel, Exercise/Gym, Trail/Running, Casual Wear, Hiking
No, I do not recommend this product.
Was this helpful?
Waist:
Waist:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 2.0 out of 52.0
Comfort
Comfort, 1.0 out of 51.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
25 days ago
Customer Service
Hello Stokes, Thank you for your feedback on the Norvan Short 5". The decision to not have a built-in liner was intentional, to create a more lightweight and breathable short that offers greater versatility across different activities and layering preferences. We understand that this may feel less convenient for some, especially when used for high-output activities like running, and we truly appreciate you sharing your perspective. Your input helps guide future product improvements.
0 Comments
Vancouver
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Your Height:191cm - 197cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Airy frictionless running shorts
6 months ago
I am 6 foot 1 inches, 190 pounds. Size Medium fits well for me. I run 3 days a week most weeks. These shorts are as light as air. Love running with them. Allows great movement with no tugging or friction. Would happily purchase again.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Medium
Q: Pros:
A: Airy and frictionless.. Cut /fabic
Q: Cons:
A: None
I use this product for:Trail/Running
Yes, I recommend this product.
Was this helpful?
Waist:
Waist:, 5 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
0 Comments
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Your Height:176cm - 182cm
4 out of 5 stars.
Some nice changes but lacking features
6 months ago
I am 165lbs, 5'10", with a 30" waist and have a muscular build and purchased a medium. Really like these shorts but some of the changes are disappointing compared to the previous design but others are nice. I have a few pairs of the previous 7" version with the two back hip pockets and absolutely loved this pocket design. The single pocket on this is just okay, it blends in with the waist band so it can be tricky to use especially while moving, and is quite small. The new waistband is a great improvement however. The previous version was nearly perfect for me except for the internal drawstring tie. This iteration fixes that but the medium waist is absolutely massive on me with a 30" waist. I have muscular legs so the small was too tight in the legs so I just tie the waist very tight and deal with a little bit of odd bunching. The fit otherwise is great and the fabric breaths well and dries very fast. I am worried it will lack some durability because it is very thin but time will have to tell as I have only run in these for a couple months. The last version was one of the few shorts that my legs did not rub holes in on the inner thigh so I am hoping these will live up to that.
Overall love these shorts but the lack of pockets is disappointing. It seems like they went for a stripped down high performance garment which it does very well, but for the price some features are definitely lacking. Would love different versions of these shorts like arcteryx did in years past with other garments. A fast and light version more akin to these, and an all around version with more features like the last version and a slightly burlier design would be perfect.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Medium
Q: Pros:
A: Great fit, breathable, dries fast
Q: Cons:
A: waist fits large, lack of pockets
I use this product for:Trail/Running
Yes, I recommend this product.
Was this helpful?
Waist:
Waist:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
0 Comments
4 out of 5 stars.
Some improvements to have the perfect short!
6 months ago
Almost really good! Fabric felt nice in the store and the zipper pocket in the back looks really helpful.
Would give 5/5 for having two side pockets for gels and maybe something to attach the poles.
Was this helpful?
0 Comments
Waldshut-Tiengen
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Your Height:176cm - 182cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfekte superleichte Short
7 months ago
Perfekte superleichte Short für heiße Tage - bleibt an Ort und Stelle, rutscht nicht in den Schritt und reibt mit der Inliner Short nicht an den Innenseiten des Oberschenkels. Die kleine Tasche mit Zipper sitzt hinten und bietet Platz fürs Phone.
Translate with GoogleI use this product for:Trail/Running
Yes, I recommend this product.
Was this helpful?
Waist:
Waist:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
0 Comments
1 out of 5 stars.
Low quality
8 months ago
Overpriced, they are using low quality fabric that has bobbles after a very short period of use (1 month). I would avoid this brand, they price things far too high for the standard of product.
Was this helpful?
Response from Arc'teryx:
8 months ago
Customer Service
Hello there, we're sorry to hear that the Norvan Short 5" did not meet your expectations. For any issues with your product, we recommend filling up a Product Service Request form. Our After-Sales team would be happy to take a closer look at any possible manufacturing defect. Please complete our Product Service Request form here: https://arcteryx.com/gb/en/help/product-service/service-request
0 Comments
3 out of 5 stars.
Inside of the shorts goes up my groin
9 months ago
I’m a long standing Arcteryx customer across various product types. I generally have nothing but praise for the quality of the products.
When I run the inside of the shorts goes up my groin. This didn’t happen to same extent with last years model. I end up having to pull the shorts down, although this is only a temporary solution. This also happens when I wear the shorts with the Arcteryx boxers. Disappointing for an expensive pair of shorts.
Size is medium and size is not the issue.
Was this helpful?
Response from Arc'teryx:
8 months ago
Customer Service
Hello Ginger, thank you for sharing your experience with the Norvan Short 5". We're sorry to hear about the issue with the shorts riding up while running, especially since it wasn’t a problem with last year's model. We'll pass this feedback along to our design team as we strive to improve.
0 Comments
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
Novan shorts 5
a year ago
Very thin and breathable. Almost perfect. The only issue I have with it is the waist fit. I've been using size S shorts and even had the 2022 model sz S, but this model is particularly loose fitting in the waist, I am nit really a fan of lacing up shorts unless necessary, but fit is not the same as 2022 model.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: S
Q: Your Height:
A: 5'8
Yes, I recommend this product.
Was this helpful?
Fits:
Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
0 Comments
1 – 8 of 25 Reviews
Norvan Short 5"
Pinnacle performance and comfort in a light, breathable trail running short.
$110.00
Free shipping & Free returns
Norvan Short 5" Men's
However you run – racking up distance, seeking more speed, scrambling vertical terrain, or exploring a new way to get outside – the Norvan Short is made to take you further. Made from 100% recycled Diem™ polyester, they’re light, breathable, and have the freedom of stretch. The waistband is designed for comfort on extended runs, a durable water repellent finish helps prevent moisture pick-up, and the secure pocket at the back provides bounce-free carry for gels and other small essentials.
Crafted at a Fair Trade Certified facility as part of our commitment to transition 80% of Arc’teryx products to fair trade certification by 2025.
Norvan
High performance trail running systems for extended high output in challenging terrain.
Trail
For technical mountain activities, durable and protective designs with a focus on freedom of movement for remote and varied conditions.
Breathable material
Allows moisture vapour to escape, helping regulate temperature and elevating comfort inside garment.
Synthetic fibre
Engineered materials that offer enhanced properties or performance.