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# **5.5 inch inseam shorts men**
**Worth a look**
Shows a sweet-spot price point ($28.15 avg), but weak search conversion (0.6%) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 25Growth 86Conversion 7Competition 80Returns 23Price range 81Avg price 95Brand share 67Review moat 35Quality gap 55
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$28.15**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Growth**
**Great****+88.5%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Price range**
**Great****$6.90–$53.16**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Competition**
**Great****35%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Brand share**
**Good****65%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,997.47**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Market size**
**Bad****$99K**
$99K/yr · 607K searches
**Returns**
**Bad****5.7%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Bad****0.6%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Signals**[** High Returns**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_returns "Return rate > 5%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, 5.5 inch inseam shorts men is a $99K/yr Amazon United States market (607K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 65% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.
Data updated Jul 20, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **5.5 inch inseam shorts men market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **4K–5K**
- avg 0–100/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$113K–$141K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **0.6%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#414**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **84%**
- **Out of stock**
- **6.5%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **37 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **126 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (35% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**24 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**86**
**Top-5 brand share**
**65%**
Top 20: 97%
**Top-5 click share**
**35%**
Top 20: 65%
**Open market**
**30%**
- Nike29% - Lempue13% - maamgic8% - MIER8% - Gaglg6% - PULI5%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +88.5% search growth over the last 90 days.
25K15KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/5-5-inch-inseam-shorts-men/trend)
## **Top 5.5 inch inseam shorts men search terms**
- **mens 5 inch inseam shorts**71K/yr+448.2%0.2% conv. - **mens shorts 5 inch inseam**86K/yr+161.4%0.2% conv. - **nike running shorts**127K/yr+37.5%0.3% conv. - **nike running shorts men**74K/yr+21.0%0.4% conv. - **5 inseam shorts men**31K/yr+70.3%0.4% conv. - **mens 5 shorts**19K/yr+90.0%0.2% conv. - **5 shorts**17K/yr+95.2%0.1% conv. - **5in inseam shorts men**16K/yr+78.8%0.4% conv. - **nike 5 inch shorts mens**22K/yr+23.8%0.5% conv. - **mens 5in shorts**13K/yr+88.6%0.2% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/5-5-inch-inseam-shorts-men/search-terms)
## **Top 5.5 inch inseam shorts men products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%4%$4K8%$8K12%$12K16%$16K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Lempue 2 Pack Workout Gym Shorts for Men 5 Inch Lightweight Running Shorts Quick Dry Sports Athletic Shorts with Pockets**Lempue**$31.81**4.4★2,341 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS3S1MHC) [2**MIER Mens 5 Inch Inseam Running Shorts Quick-Dry with Pockets Black M**MIER**$18.08**4.5★4,561 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R1J9J3J) [3**Gaglg Mens 5 Running Shorts 2 Pack Quick Dry Athletic Workout Gym Shorts with Zipper Pockets Black/Green Large**Gaglg**$19.69**4.4★6,885 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PYTB8SD) [4**Nike Mens Challenger Dri-Fit 5 Brief-Lined Running Shorts Black/Black/Black/Reflective Silver 2XL**Nike**$28.96**4.7★440 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ6NHG4Q) [5**maamgic Mens 5 Gym Running Shorts for Men 2 in 1 Quick Dry Workout Athletic Shorts Totem Gray Medium**maamgic**$29.51**4.6★2,796 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VBK13ZV)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Nike Mens Dri-Fit Totality 7In Short Black/White Medium**Nike**$35.09**67 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9LQNMFZ) [**Nike Mens Dri-Fit 5 Unlined Versatile Shorts Work Blue/Black Medium**Nike**$45.10**22 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBSSCY4T) [**PULI Casual Shorts Men 5 Inch Inseam Quick Dry Waterproof Stretchy Flat Front Golf Dress Shorts with Pockets Khaki 32**PULI**$26.11**326 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNF74S2H) [**JEMLDL Men Shorts Corduroy Lounge Elastic Waist Drawstring Lightweight 5 inch Inseam Summer Beach Shorts US 36 Large Light Blue**JEMLDL**$15.31**312 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJL5H33) [**lomsoe 5 Pack Gym Shorts Men 5 Inch Quick Dry Mesh Shorts Men Lightweight Training Athletic Running Shorts with Pockets**lomsoe**$33.10**525 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR8BTC3Z)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Nike Mens Challenger Dri-Fit 7 2-in-1 Running Shorts Black/Black/Black/Reflective Silver Large**Nike**$49.06**4.2★**▲ 29%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ6QHHN7) [**Y YERFONE 2 Pack Mens Workout Athletic Shorts 5 Inch Quick Dry Gym Shorts with Pockets Sport Exercise Running Shorts for Men**Y YERFONE**$27.49**4.5★**▲ 28%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2T5Q8SQ) [**JEMLDL Men Shorts Corduroy Lounge Elastic Waist Drawstring Lightweight 5 inch Inseam Summer Beach Shorts US 36 Large Light Blue**JEMLDL**$15.31**4.6★**▲ 28%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJL5H33) [**Nike Mens Challenger Dri-Fit 5 Brief-Lined Running Shorts Smoke Grey/Smoke Grey/Reflective Silver Medium**Nike**$31.38**4.7★**▲ 24%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTPZHGFL) [**Nike Mens Dri-Fit Totality 7In Short Black/White Medium**Nike**$35.09**4.8★**▲ 23%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9LQNMFZ)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about 5.5 inch inseam shorts men**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Size-Overall**19%
*“Fits true”*
**Comfort-Overall**15%
*“They are VERY comfortable”*
**Quality-Overall**11%
*“Workout in quality”*
**Value For Money**7%
*“Good value”*
**Exercise/Sports Suitability**6%
*“Great workout shorts”*
**Weight Light**4%
*“Lightweight & true size”*
**Material Quality**4%
*“Good quality material”*
**Pockets/Compartments**3%
*“Pockets are useful”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“Item just as described”*
**Waist Fit**2%
*“the waist measurements match the description”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**17%
*“Run small”*
**Quality-Overall**8%
*“a little cheaply made”*
**Material Quality**8%
*“Fabric is terrible almost see thru, retuned”*
**Pockets/Compartments**8%
*“then the pockets will get messed up”*
**Machine Wash Suitability**3%
*“Not wash and wear”*
**Lining Quality**3%
*“not lined”*
**Durability**3%
*“not sure of their durability”*
**Waist Fit**2%
*“the waistband was a no go”*
**Value For Money**2%
*“Waste of money”*
**Drying Time**2%
*“look terrible when they come out of the dryer”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**48%
**Waist Fit**10%
**Length**10%
**Material Quality**8%
**Thigh Fit**5%
**Inseam Fit**5%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
**Hip Fit**2%
**Thin**2%
**Color**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is 5.5 inch inseam shorts men profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $99K/yr across 58 tracked products. 6 of 11 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +88.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
- **How competitive is the 5.5 inch inseam shorts men niche?**
- 24 brands and 86 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 35% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 65% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in 5.5 inch inseam shorts men?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Material Quality. The return rate is 5.7% — above our launch gate.
- **When does demand for 5.5 inch inseam shorts men peak?**
- Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 3.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the 5.5 inch inseam shorts men niche?**
- Listings span $6.90–$53.16; the average listing price is $28.15 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,997 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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