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# **4t athletic shorts boys**

**Skip it****50/100 **

a small market ($17K/yr) — 4t athletic shorts boys doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$17K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+195.7%**

**Products**

**59**

**Brands**

**21**

was 25 a year ago

**Sellers**

**23**

**Price range**

**$8.08–$35.36**

**Returns**

**2.5%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**76**

 ×0.30

Competition

**80**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**31**

 ×0.10

Returns

**80**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +195.7% year over year.

10K5KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Mar, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 11.4×

## **Competition**

- Amazon Essentials27% - Nike14% - WRYGRTA9% - Aikuco8% - The Children's Place7% - PUMYOON7% - Other (15 brands)28%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (34% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 21 brands and 23 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**21 **▼falling

was 25 a year ago

**Sellers**

**23**

**Top 5 brand share**

**65%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Pink/Toucan 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OCwy5xoQL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Pink/Toucan 4T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NBN55JP)

Amazon Essentials$18.034.7★2,96512%▲rising

2
![PUMYOON Toddler Shorts Toddler Boy Shorts Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Soccer Shorts Active Shorts 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FWX3jcUmL.jpg) [**PUMYOON Toddler Shorts Toddler Boy Shorts Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Soccer Shorts Active Shorts 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 3 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGHR2XZT)

PUMYOON$11.924.5★687%▲rising

3
![Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Pink/Toucan 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OCwy5xoQL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Pink/Toucan 3T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NBQBW7T)

Amazon Essentials$16.764.7★2,9656%▲rising

4
![Aikuco 4 Packs Girls Athletic Shorts Toddler Soccer Running Active Dolphin Dry-Fit Kids Gym Workout Performance Shorts Mixed Color B 7-8Y](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wcF8Bhw3L.jpg) [**Aikuco 4 Packs Girls Athletic Shorts Toddler Soccer Running Active Dolphin Dry-Fit Kids Gym Workout Performance Shorts Mixed Color B 7-8Y**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D22WYY71)

Aikuco$18.814.6★4495%▲rising

5
![Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Olive/Floral 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hMU1aC17L.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Olive/Floral 4T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NBPJR1H)

Amazon Essentials$13.554.7★2,9654%—flat

6
![Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iaxO5vZuL.jpg) [**Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 4T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FR9MF7)

Witwot$12.674.6★2704%▼falling

7
![Nike Girls Dri-Fit Tempo Shorts for Running Medium Soft Pink 2T US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Se4BgGqcL.jpg) [**Nike Girls Dri-Fit Tempo Shorts for Running Medium Soft Pink 2T US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7TNDGCD)

Nike$21.124.8★964%▲rising

8
![WRYGRTA 3 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Boys Soccer Shorts Basketball Short Pants with Pockets Black/Gray/Navy 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pP78-+u+L.jpg) [**WRYGRTA 3 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Boys Soccer Shorts Basketball Short Pants with Pockets Black/Gray/Navy 3T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G13PTSBW)

WRYGRTA$16.204.5★604%▲rising

9
![Dri-Fit Tempo Shorts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4172QKvljiL.jpg) [**Dri-Fit Tempo Shorts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7TV22DP)

Nike$20.914.8★963%▲rising

10

![TATAKERI 2 Pack Toddler Baby Girl Shorts Solid Little Girls Shorts Baby Summer Athletic Pants with Drawstring 18M-6T Black/White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316mAI6Fd6L.jpg) [**TATAKERI 2 Pack Toddler Baby Girl Shorts Solid Little Girls Shorts Baby Summer Athletic Pants with Drawstring 18M-6T Black/White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR2QLZS6)

TATAKERI$11.564.6★1322%▼falling

11

![Dri-Fit Woven Shorts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314tpkDM1lL.jpg) [**Dri-Fit Woven Shorts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYL3K88V)

Nike$23.134.5★512%▲rising

12

![Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iaxO5vZuL.jpg) [**Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 3T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FQ2LHX)

Witwot$13.484.6★2702%▼falling

13

![The Childrens Place boys And Toddler Basketball Casual Shorts Fin Gray/Black Ice/Tidal-3 Pack 3T US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IoqlO9FhL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place boys And Toddler Basketball Casual Shorts Fin Gray/Black Ice/Tidal-3 Pack 3T US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDNNVVH)

The Children's Place$12.094.7★4,6182%▼falling

14

![The Childrens Place Boys And Toddler Athletic Basketball Casual Shorts Fin Gray/Black Ice/Tidal 3-pack 4T US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IoqlO9FhL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys And Toddler Athletic Basketball Casual Shorts Fin Gray/Black Ice/Tidal 3-pack 4T US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDQ17FC)

The Children's Place$12.284.7★4,6182%—flat

15

![Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Olive/Floral 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hMU1aC17L.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Olive/Floral 3T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NBSD6V4)

Amazon Essentials$13.404.7★2,9652%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 59 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Pink/Toucan 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OCwy5xoQL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Pink/Toucan 4T** Amazon Essentials**$18.03**4.7★2,965 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NBN55JP) [![PUMYOON Toddler Shorts Toddler Boy Shorts Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Soccer Shorts Active Shorts 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FWX3jcUmL.jpg)**PUMYOON Toddler Shorts Toddler Boy Shorts Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Soccer Shorts Active Shorts 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 3 Pack** PUMYOON**$11.92**4.5★68 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGHR2XZT) [![Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Pink/Toucan 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OCwy5xoQL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Pink/Toucan 3T** Amazon Essentials**$16.76**4.7★2,965 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NBQBW7T) [![Aikuco 4 Packs Girls Athletic Shorts Toddler Soccer Running Active Dolphin Dry-Fit Kids Gym Workout Performance Shorts Mixed Color B 7-8Y](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wcF8Bhw3L.jpg)**Aikuco 4 Packs Girls Athletic Shorts Toddler Soccer Running Active Dolphin Dry-Fit Kids Gym Workout Performance Shorts Mixed Color B 7-8Y** Aikuco**$18.81**4.6★449 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D22WYY71) [![Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Olive/Floral 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hMU1aC17L.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Girls Active Performance Running Shorts Athletic Shorts with Elasticized Waistband Pack of 2 2-pack Olive/Floral 4T** Amazon Essentials**$13.55**4.7★2,965 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NBPJR1H) [![Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iaxO5vZuL.jpg)**Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 4T** Witwot**$12.67**4.6★270 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FR9MF7) [![Nike Girls Dri-Fit Tempo Shorts for Running Medium Soft Pink 2T US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Se4BgGqcL.jpg)**Nike Girls Dri-Fit Tempo Shorts for Running Medium Soft Pink 2T US** Nike**$21.12**4.8★96 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7TNDGCD) [![WRYGRTA 3 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Boys Soccer Shorts Basketball Short Pants with Pockets Black/Gray/Navy 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pP78-+u+L.jpg)**WRYGRTA 3 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Boys Soccer Shorts Basketball Short Pants with Pockets Black/Gray/Navy 3T** WRYGRTA**$16.20**4.5★60 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G13PTSBW)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**28%

*“the size is true to size”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Great quality and perfect for the splash pad as well”*

**Soft Feel**10%

*“Soft and breathable”*

**Comfort-Overall**9%

*“Comfortable”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Affordable”*

**Suitability Hot Weather**3%

*“Perfect for summer”*

**Color**3%

*“the colors are bright”*

**Weight Light**3%

*“Lightweight and Breathable”*

**Breathability**2%

*“they are breathable”*

**Warmth**2%

*“The material is lightweight and breathable, which is exactly what I want for warmer weather”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Material Quality**12%

*“Cheap material”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Kinda short”*

**Thin**8%

*“Thin material”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Very poor quality”*

**Transparency**6%

*“See through”*

**Thickness**4%

*“Theyre not super thick or premium feeling”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Misleading”*

**Gap/Hole**3%

*“Active 2 year old caused holes first day”*

**Color**2%

*“The dark colors it isnt a big deal”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“I dont think they are worth the price”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall52% - Waist Fit14% - Material Quality7% - Length6% - Thin5% - Inseam Fit3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Quality-Overall2% - Transparency2% - Value For Money1%