--- title: "boys shorts — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (64/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/boys-shorts" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:09:15.374Z" locale: en meta: description: "boys shorts shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 21% of clicks), but strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "boys shorts shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 21% of clicks), but strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "boys shorts — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (64/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **boys shorts** **Worth a look****64/100 ** boys shorts shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 21% of clicks), but strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$1.5M** **Growth (1y)** **+243.6%** **Products** **120** **Brands** **35** was 22 a year ago **Sellers** **79** **Price range** **$8.90–$43.41** **Returns** **5.6%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Worth a look** Scores 64/100 — above our 62-point bar, but a launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) failed. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **41** ×0.30 Growth **81** ×0.30 Competition **95** ×0.20 Quality gap **30** ×0.10 Returns **54** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +243.6% year over year. 198K99KPrime Day '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.1× ## **Competition** - The Children's Place19% - Amazon Essentials9% - MLYENX7% - Tuliara6% - ANHDM6% - Under Armour6% - Other (29 brands)46% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (21% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 35 brands and 79 sellers compete here. **Brands** **35 **▲rising was 22 a year ago **Sellers** **79** **Top 5 brand share** **48%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![MLYENX 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts Active Performance Youth Kids Basketball Shorts Quick Dry with Elastic Waist Pockets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s57VCahNL.jpg) [**MLYENX 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts Active Performance Youth Kids Basketball Shorts Quick Dry with Elastic Waist Pockets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D31GKS3P) MLYENX$26.834.7★1,0536%▼falling 2 ![Real Essentials 5 Pack: Boys Mesh Basketball Athletic Shorts with Pockets Teen Kids Youth Quick Dry Soccer Running Gym L (12-14)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E0NLHuBjL.jpg) [**Real Essentials 5 Pack: Boys Mesh Basketball Athletic Shorts with Pockets Teen Kids Youth Quick Dry Soccer Running Gym L (12-14)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SY6KC14) Real Essentials$27.224.5★29,4134%—flat 3 ![Amazon Essentials x Sofia Grainge Baby Boys Pull-On Knit French Terry Shorts Pack of 2 Beach/Navy 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kZz5XPhYL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials x Sofia Grainge Baby Boys Pull-On Knit French Terry Shorts Pack of 2 Beach/Navy 4T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTZ3RSVJ) Amazon Essentials$15.564.7★2194%▲rising 4 ![BALENNZ 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Youth Quick Dry Active Performance Basketball Shorts with Pockets Elastic Waistband Large](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gDPK5NFIL.jpg) [**BALENNZ 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Youth Quick Dry Active Performance Basketball Shorts with Pockets Elastic Waistband Large**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBRFGK67) BALENNZ$27.524.6★2,1603%▼falling 5 ![ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 2) B/Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4141IcIn8kL.jpg) [**ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 2) B/Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQKSN3C) ANHDM$23.564.7★6563%▼falling 6 ![The Childrens Place Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts 3 Pack Black/Grey/Blue 3 Pack Small US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31c3CgWtJ5L.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts 3 Pack Black/Grey/Blue 3 Pack Small US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNDCJZY3) The Children's Place$14.974.5★6,3793%—flat 7 ![YERIOK 5 Pack Boys Shorts Boys Athletic Basketball Mesh Kids Soccer Gym Clothes Quick Dry Active Sports Shorts Black Navy Blue Mixed Color A 7-8Y](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+ztqZfERL.jpg) [**YERIOK 5 Pack Boys Shorts Boys Athletic Basketball Mesh Kids Soccer Gym Clothes Quick Dry Active Sports Shorts Black Navy Blue Mixed Color A 7-8Y**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZDNFGM1) YERIOK$22.354.7★1,4222%—flat 8 ![ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 3) Z/Black&Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OacHICmuL.jpg) [**ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 3) Z/Black&Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQKZFYG) ANHDM$34.734.7★6562%—flat 9 ![Under Armour Boys Tech Logo Shorts (001) Black / / Mod Gray Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Zvr7tVUjL.jpg) [**Under Armour Boys Tech Logo Shorts (001) Black / / Mod Gray Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C12KVVZF) Under Armour$13.554.7★1,8552%▼falling 10 ![The Childrens Place boys Pull on Jogger Shorts Fin Gray/Flax/Tidal 3 Pack 6 US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k6P-3p3mL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place boys Pull on Jogger Shorts Fin Gray/Flax/Tidal 3 Pack 6 US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y5TZDQ9) The Children's Place$26.874.7★7,4392%—flat 11 ![Rupy 5 Pack Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts with Pocket Kids Quick Dry Active Sports Shorts Adjustable Drawstring Waist (US Alpha Large Regular Black Navy Blue Dark Gray Gray Light Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yGLSxyJ8L.jpg) [**Rupy 5 Pack Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts with Pocket Kids Quick Dry Active Sports Shorts Adjustable Drawstring Waist (US Alpha Large Regular Black Navy Blue Dark Gray Gray Light Gray)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGB77HN4) Rupy$26.744.4★552%▲rising 12 ![Reebok 4 Pack: Boys Athletic Mesh Shorts Basketball Soccer Running Gym Sports Workout Shorts Kids Teens Youth (618)- Set 2 L (12-14)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41asUnDm7UL.jpg) [**Reebok 4 Pack: Boys Athletic Mesh Shorts Basketball Soccer Running Gym Sports Workout Shorts Kids Teens Youth (618)- Set 2 L (12-14)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GW9CR8ZY) Reebok$30.724.4★362%▲rising 13 ![The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax/Sandwash/Tidal/Washed Black 4 Pack 12](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BGELTZQnL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax/Sandwash/Tidal/Washed Black 4 Pack 12**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y5S22VG) The Children's Place$34.314.7★25,0572%▲rising 14 ![Tuliara 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts with Zipper Pockets Basketball Soccer Quick Dry Teen Kids Sport Shorts Elastic Waist Set A L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PEtnK1wsL.jpg) [**Tuliara 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts with Zipper Pockets Basketball Soccer Quick Dry Teen Kids Sport Shorts Elastic Waist Set A L**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHQ3RXJ4) Tuliara$32.534.3★1022%▲rising 15 ![The Childrens Place Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts 3 Pack Black/Grey/Blue 3 Pack Medium US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31c3CgWtJ5L.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts 3 Pack Black/Grey/Blue 3 Pack Medium US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNDC5KJL) The Children's Place$14.864.5★6,3792%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 120 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 120 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![MLYENX 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts Active Performance Youth Kids Basketball Shorts Quick Dry with Elastic Waist Pockets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s57VCahNL.jpg)**MLYENX 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts Active Performance Youth Kids Basketball Shorts Quick Dry with Elastic Waist Pockets** MLYENX**$26.83**4.7★1,053 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D31GKS3P) [![Real Essentials 5 Pack: Boys Mesh Basketball Athletic Shorts with Pockets Teen Kids Youth Quick Dry Soccer Running Gym L (12-14)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E0NLHuBjL.jpg)**Real Essentials 5 Pack: Boys Mesh Basketball Athletic Shorts with Pockets Teen Kids Youth Quick Dry Soccer Running Gym L (12-14)** Real Essentials**$27.22**4.5★29,413 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SY6KC14) [![Amazon Essentials x Sofia Grainge Baby Boys Pull-On Knit French Terry Shorts Pack of 2 Beach/Navy 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kZz5XPhYL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials x Sofia Grainge Baby Boys Pull-On Knit French Terry Shorts Pack of 2 Beach/Navy 4T** Amazon Essentials**$15.56**4.7★219 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTZ3RSVJ) [![BALENNZ 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Youth Quick Dry Active Performance Basketball Shorts with Pockets Elastic Waistband Large](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gDPK5NFIL.jpg)**BALENNZ 5 Pack Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Youth Quick Dry Active Performance Basketball Shorts with Pockets Elastic Waistband Large** BALENNZ**$27.52**4.6★2,160 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBRFGK67) [![ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 2) B/Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4141IcIn8kL.jpg)**ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 2) B/Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T** ANHDM**$23.56**4.7★656 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQKSN3C) [![The Childrens Place Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts 3 Pack Black/Grey/Blue 3 Pack Small US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31c3CgWtJ5L.jpg)**The Childrens Place Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts 3 Pack Black/Grey/Blue 3 Pack Small US** The Children's Place**$14.97**4.5★6,379 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNDCJZY3) [![YERIOK 5 Pack Boys Shorts Boys Athletic Basketball Mesh Kids Soccer Gym Clothes Quick Dry Active Sports Shorts Black Navy Blue Mixed Color A 7-8Y](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+ztqZfERL.jpg)**YERIOK 5 Pack Boys Shorts Boys Athletic Basketball Mesh Kids Soccer Gym Clothes Quick Dry Active Sports Shorts Black Navy Blue Mixed Color A 7-8Y** YERIOK**$22.35**4.7★1,422 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZDNFGM1) [![ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 3) Z/Black&Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OacHICmuL.jpg)**ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 3) Z/Black&Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T** ANHDM**$34.73**4.7★656 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQKZFYG) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**22% *“fit as expected”* **Quality-Overall**13% *“Good Quality”* **Value For Money**9% *“Good deal”* **Comfort-Overall**9% *“They are comfortable and breathable”* **Material Quality**6% *“Great Material”* **Pockets/Compartments**5% *“convenient pockets”* **Weight Light**4% *“These Under Armour shorts are lightweight”* **Color**3% *“Colors were as shown”* **Soft Feel**3% *“Soft yet silky”* **Durability**3% *“Durable and affordable”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**34% *“Too long”* **Thickness**9% *“a little thin”* **Material Quality**6% *“material is cheap”* **Quality-Overall**5% *“they are so cheaply made”* **Waist Fit**3% *“the waistband comes loose”* **Thin**2% *“Thin material”* **Color**2% *“Inaccurate color and size”* **Pockets/Compartments**2% *“The zippers on the pockets are a bit odd”* **Length**2% *“too long”* **Transparency**2% *“The white and cream colors are a bit see through”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall64% - Length9% - Waist Fit8% - Inseam Fit4% - Material Quality3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Thigh Fit2% - Thin2% - Pockets/Compartments1% - Hip Fit1%