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title: "Grey Shorts — $4K/mo Amazon US Product Research (2026)"
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# **Grey Shorts**

**Worth a look**

Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 17% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 12Growth 95Conversion 9Competition 96Returns 24Price range 71Avg price 84Brand share 96Review moat 23Quality gap 62

**Competition**

**Incredible****17%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Incredible****35%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Growth**

**Incredible****+125.7%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.59**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$7.09–$34.01**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Returns**

**Bad****5.3%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Review moat**

**Bad****6,784.2**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$48K**

$48K/yr · 366K searches

**Conversion**

**Bad****0.7%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)") [** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** High Returns**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_returns "Return rate > 5%")

## **Is grey shorts profitable on Amazon?**

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, grey shorts is a $48K/yr Amazon United States market (366K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 35% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 58/100.

Data updated Jul 12, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **grey shorts market size & sales**

Units sold, revenue, conversion and listing quality across the tracked shelf.

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**3K–3K**</dd><dd>avg 0–100/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$46K–$56K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**0.7%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#820**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**99%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**90%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**3.4%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**35 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**149 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition: brands, sellers & click share**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (17% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**73 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**115**

**Top-5 brand share**

**35%**

Top 20: 68%

**Top-5 click share**

**17%**

Top 20: 39%

**Open market**

**61%**

- Amazon Essentials12% - AUTOMET7% - SOLY HUX6% - Hanes5% - JMIERR5% - NIMENJOJA4%

## **Top grey shorts search terms shoppers use**

The exact queries shoppers type, with yearly volume, growth and conversion.

- **grey shorts**71K/yr+105.5%0.3% conv. - **grey shorts women**55K/yr+116.7%0.3% conv. - **grey sweat shorts**31K/yr+205.8%0.6% conv. - **gray shorts women**33K/yr+139.6%0.3% conv. - **grey shorts men**33K/yr+93.6%0.5% conv. - **gray shorts**26K/yr+113.1%0.3% conv. - **mens grey shorts**19K/yr+167.9%0.4% conv. - **gray shorts men**18K/yr+109.8%0.4% conv. - **mens gray shorts**12K/yr+127.6%0.5% conv. - **grey sweatshorts**12K/yr+99.5%0.6% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/grey-shorts/search-terms)

## **Top grey shorts products & what they sell for**

Every tracked product — its share of the shelf, its review moat, and what it sells for.

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$9664%$2K6%$3K8%$4K101001K10K100K 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![AUTOMET Womens Lounge & Casual Sweat Shorts Soft High Waist Shorts for Home Summer with Pockets Travel and Beach Vacation Grey M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b52xnD62L.jpg)**AUTOMET Womens Lounge & Casual Sweat Shorts Soft High Waist Shorts for Home Summer with Pockets Travel and Beach Vacation Grey M**AUTOMET**$13.54**4.3★4,660 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QT1Q5LR) [2![NIMENJOJA Mens 5.5 Athletic Gym Shorts Cotton Jogger Workout Lounge Jersey Zipper Pocket Sweat Shorts Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zZECLQD-S.jpg)**NIMENJOJA Mens 5.5 Athletic Gym Shorts Cotton Jogger Workout Lounge Jersey Zipper Pocket Sweat Shorts Grey**NIMENJOJA**$19.88**4.4★2,181 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SQXB1FG) [3![SOLY HUX Womens Sweat Shorts Casual Summer Elastic High Waist Running Lounge Shorts with Pockets Light Grey Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4182ZtsOtSL.jpg)**SOLY HUX Womens Sweat Shorts Casual Summer Elastic High Waist Running Lounge Shorts with Pockets Light Grey Medium**SOLY HUX**$18.51**4.3★211 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5Y8V464) [4![Hanes Mens Jersey Cotton With Pocket Workout-and-training-shorts Light Steel Medium US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HpHbf6U+L.jpg)**Hanes Mens Jersey Cotton With Pocket Workout-and-training-shorts Light Steel Medium US**Hanes**$9.78**4.4★52,823 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151E6OVI) [5![GLOKEE Mens Baggy Sweat Shorts Workout SweatShorts with Pockets 2026 Grey L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mjGyr9tFL.jpg)**GLOKEE Mens Baggy Sweat Shorts Workout SweatShorts with Pockets 2026 Grey L**GLOKEE**$16.92**4.2★50 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPFJ67H)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Wrangler Authentics Mens Classic Cargo Stretch Short Gunmetal 38](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tUIjc8BUL.jpg)**Wrangler Authentics Mens Classic Cargo Stretch Short Gunmetal 38**Wrangler Authentics**$21.28**58,536 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT51NDCW) [![Ugerlov Mens Athletic Gym Sweat Shorts Cotton Casual Baggy Fleece 7 Inch SweatShorts Men Workout Elastic Waist Short Pants with Pockets Grey M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fs75aLAdL.jpg)**Ugerlov Mens Athletic Gym Sweat Shorts Cotton Casual Baggy Fleece 7 Inch SweatShorts Men Workout Elastic Waist Short Pants with Pockets Grey M**Ugerlov**$19.37**46 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVNMX1ZK) [![HeSaYep 2026 Mens Athletic Gym Sweat Shorts Cotton Workout Running Shorts Casual Summer Baggy Lounge Sleep Pajama Shorts Sport Jogger Shorts Grey L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XOwAmbgQL.jpg)**HeSaYep 2026 Mens Athletic Gym Sweat Shorts Cotton Workout Running Shorts Casual Summer Baggy Lounge Sleep Pajama Shorts Sport Jogger Shorts Grey L**HeSaYep**$19.48**47 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV455R6R) [![Mens Athletic Gym Shorts Wide Leg Pleated Baggy Sweat Shorts with Side Pockets for Running Workout Basketball Yoga Casual Summer Beach Lounge Short Light Grey M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v2HToGoYL.jpg)**Mens Athletic Gym Shorts Wide Leg Pleated Baggy Sweat Shorts with Side Pockets for Running Workout Basketball Yoga Casual Summer Beach Lounge Short Light Grey M**Tooprvix**$15.62**67 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKSW81TF) [![GLOKEE Mens Baggy Sweat Shorts Workout SweatShorts with Pockets 2026 Grey L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mjGyr9tFL.jpg)**GLOKEE Mens Baggy Sweat Shorts Workout SweatShorts with Pockets 2026 Grey L**GLOKEE**$16.92**50 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPFJ67H)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![HeSaYep 2026 Mens Athletic Gym Sweat Shorts Cotton Workout Running Shorts Casual Summer Baggy Lounge Sleep Pajama Shorts Sport Jogger Shorts Grey L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XOwAmbgQL.jpg)**HeSaYep 2026 Mens Athletic Gym Sweat Shorts Cotton Workout Running Shorts Casual Summer Baggy Lounge Sleep Pajama Shorts Sport Jogger Shorts Grey L**HeSaYep**$19.48**4.9★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV455R6R) [![Ugerlov Mens Athletic Gym Sweat Shorts Cotton Casual Baggy Fleece 7 Inch SweatShorts Men Workout Elastic Waist Short Pants with Pockets Grey M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fs75aLAdL.jpg)**Ugerlov Mens Athletic Gym Sweat Shorts Cotton Casual Baggy Fleece 7 Inch SweatShorts Men Workout Elastic Waist Short Pants with Pockets Grey M**Ugerlov**$19.37**4.4★**▲ 30%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVNMX1ZK) [![GLOKEE Mens Baggy Sweat Shorts Workout SweatShorts with Pockets 2026 Grey L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mjGyr9tFL.jpg)**GLOKEE Mens Baggy Sweat Shorts Workout SweatShorts with Pockets 2026 Grey L**GLOKEE**$16.92**4.2★**▲ 30%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKPFJ67H) [![Mens Athletic Gym Shorts Wide Leg Pleated Baggy Sweat Shorts with Side Pockets for Running Workout Basketball Yoga Casual Summer Beach Lounge Short Light Grey M](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v2HToGoYL.jpg)**Mens Athletic Gym Shorts Wide Leg Pleated Baggy Sweat Shorts with Side Pockets for Running Workout Basketball Yoga Casual Summer Beach Lounge Short Light Grey M**Tooprvix**$15.62**4.6★**▲ 30%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKSW81TF) [![Amazon Essentials Womens Fleece Drawstring Sweat Shorts with Pockets Light Grey Heather Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MgMpC5WwL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Womens Fleece Drawstring Sweat Shorts with Pockets Light Grey Heather Small**Amazon Essentials**$10.35**4.4★**▲ 27%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JGTXWM2)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What reviews say buyers love and hate about grey shorts**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Comfort-Overall**21%

*“So comfortable”*

**Size-Overall**20%

*“Fit great”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Can't beat this price”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Great quality and perfect fir”*

**Pockets/Compartments**5%

*“lots of pockets”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Good material”*

**Soft Feel**3%

*“The material is soft”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Just as advertised”*

**Exercise/Sports Suitability**2%

*“Nice looking shorts for working out”*

**Color**2%

*“Colors are bright”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**23%

*“Runs a little small”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Horrible quality”*

**Thickness**5%

*“They are not the overly thick material. like cmfrt brand thick”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“Material is also very cheap”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Not as described”*

**Durability**2%

*“These fall apart”*

**Color**2%

*“Grey is not good for that”*

**Thin**2%

*“Extremely thin”*

**Pockets/Compartments**2%

*“Pockets arent deep”*

**Transparency**2%

*“Completely see through”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**46%

**Waist Fit**15%

**Length**9%

**Material Quality**7%

**Inseam Fit**4%

**Thigh Fit**4%

**Thin**3%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

**Hip Fit**2%

**Color**2%

## **Common grey shorts questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is grey shorts profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $48K/yr across 140 tracked products. 12 of 42 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +125.7%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (58/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the grey shorts niche?**</dt><dd>73 brands and 115 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 17% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 35% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in grey shorts?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Thickness. The return rate is 5.3% — above our launch gate.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the grey shorts niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $7.09–$34.01; the average listing price is $18.59 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 6,784 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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