The Endura Hummvee Shorts were originally designed for the daily punishment meted out by city couriers, and the model has been part of the Endura lineup for many years.
The rugged, wear-resistant build– thanks to a hefty nylon fabric and triple stitching in places – quickly developed into a strong favourite with trail riders too.
A practical allocation of well-proportioned pockets (two hip, two rear, and two thigh cargo pockets) with zip closures, and just-below-knee length (15in inseam, size medium) has only cemented their wide appeal.
With their heavy build, the Hummvee Shorts could be pretty warm for summer use, so a 200mm mesh vent is zipped into each thigh for ventilation.
This pair in a size medium weighed 386g without the Endura Series 200 liner, which is included in the price.
Endura Hummvee Shorts performance
Pulling the Hummvee shorts on for the first time was an exercise in finding pockets pretty much wherever I put my hands; this is a very ergonomically designed pair of mountain bike shorts.
Deep back pockets swallow up pretty much anything up to the size of a folded OS map – good news if you still tote paper maps – and the hip pockets are a perfectly usable size with zip closure to keep valuables secure.
Adjusting the waist was easy. Endura has opted for a large, easily repaired button for fastening and a webbing belt to draw in any excess waistband.
This is a far better option than the quick-to-wear-out Velcro tab adjustment.
On the bike we loved the slip and slide the nylon fabric allowed on the saddle, meaning pedalling felt free and any movement around the bike was done with ease. These had noticeably less fabric friction here than with other shorts.
The length was perfect, sitting just below the knee. The pads fitted fine and a stretch panel at the bottom of the back meant they settled nicely into the pedalling position without being dragged down.
Endura's Series 200 liner is comfortable, although it is easily removed if you prefer bib shorts underneath your mountain bike shorts, as many riders do.
Endura Hummvee Shorts bottom line
I loved the sheer practicality of the Endura Hummvee Shorts, from rugged fabrics that easily shrugged off any tree scuffs, branch catches or trail spills, to the perfect allocation of handy pockets and vents.
The keen price that includes an excellent liner only drives home their perfect score.
How we tested
To help you find the right MTB shorts, we sent our testers out on long trail and cross-country rides in 12 of the latest options, to check all-day comfort.
We also put the shorts through the washing machine to see whether any water-resistant treatments held up and make sure no damage occurred.
Women’s shorts included in this test:
- Altura Esker Women’s Trail Shorts
- Endura Women’s Singletrack Lite Shorts
- Fox Women’s Flexair Shorts
- Troy Lee Designs Luxe Shell Shorts
Men’s shorts included in this test:
- Endura Hummvee Shorts
- Fox Ranger Shorts
- Rockrider EXPL500 Combo Shorts
- Troy Lee Designs Flowline Shorts
Product
| Brand | endura |
| Price | 113.00 AUD,75.00 EUR,70.00 GBP,100.00 USD |
| Weight | 386.0000, GRAM (M) - excluding the liner |
Features
| br_gender | mens |
| Features | Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL Materials: Nylon 100% Pockets: Two zipped hand pockets, two cargo pockets and two large rear pockets Inside leg: 380mm (15in) as tested Liner: Comes with Endura Series 200 liner Waist adjustment: Webbing belt for velcro-free waist adjustment Colours: Anthracite, Black, Black Camo, Blueberry, Grey, Mushroom, Tonal Olive |