The size chart above should serve as a general guide. If you would like assistance in determining the proper size, please send the following information to contact@desotosport.com.
WEIGHT - Accuracy helps us provide a more accurate size for you.
CHEST - Fullest part of breast, measured as the largest part of circumference right over the pectoral muscle.
WAIST - Circumference measured at the belly-button line - this is NOT the same as your pants waist size.
HIPS - Circumference measured at the widest point, NOT at your hips where your belt may go. Typically this will measure just a few inches below your hip bones and around the largest part of the glutes.
If you do not have a tape measure and you need something to measure with, use a belt, or smart phone power cord, and a ruler.
Product will depart within 4 weeks from the date of your order.
Due to the custom nature of this offer, discounts codes are not allowed, and there is a no return or exchange policy on this model
Choose your Color, Size, and Pad thickness!
With a total of four pockets and the Mobius™ Comfort Compression leg-bands, this is considered to be the best short for long and ultra distance racing. It is identical to the Forza Tri Short model FTS3 with the addition of pockets.
Sizing: Please refer to the size chart button above for sizing guidance. Fit Type: Compressive Fit Note: Please do not assume your size, please use our size chart. If in doubt, email questions to contact@desotosport.com.
Solid black Liftfoil™ center panels provide comfort and durability
Four Pockets, two on each outer thigh, one above the other, made of Forza Compressor fabric to store training and racing essentials. If the pockets are empty there is zero drag at speeds of 5mph (8kph) or less. The fastest triathletes in the world do not swim 5 mph.
Curvilinear™ seamlines, and contrast flatstitch offer support, comfort and both aerodynamic and hydrodynamic advantages; making it great for non-wetsuit races
Elastic waistband and zero-stretch drawcord for adjustability
Swim, bike, and run in comfort without changing. Wears well under your wetsuit! Use in Triathlons
Disclaimer: swimming in murky water, including ponds, streams, bays, etc. may cause staining to white colored items.
This environmentally-friendly innovation is completely free of solvents and the dyes used have no VOC.
Not recommended for repeated use in a chlorinated pool
Made in USA
Inseam lengths:
Small: 8" (20.32cm)
Medium: 8.5" (21.59cm)
Large: 9" (22.86cm)
XLarge: 9.5" (24.13cm)
2X-Large: 10" (25.4cm)
Outseam lengths:
Small: 14.25" (36.20cm)
Medium: 15.25" (38.73cm)
Large: 16.25" (41.27cm)
XLarge: 17.25" (43.81cm)
2X-Large: 18.25" (46.35cm)
Front Rise (measurement from center pad up to the top of the waistband):
Small: 9"
Medium: 9.5"
Large: 10"
XLarge: 10.5"
2X-Large 11"
Rear Rise (measurement from center pad up to the backside of the waistband):
Small: 10.5"
Medium: 11.5"
Large: 12"
XLarge: 12.5"
2X-Large: 13"
Q & A
What are the differences between Forza Tri Shorts and Riviera Tri Short?
Forza has 4 mm Intergrated pad; Riviera has 7 mm Integrated pad
Riviera has longer inseam; Forza has shorter (please see product pages for lengths by size)
Forza comes with either 4-pockets or no pockets; Riviera has 2 pockets
What are the similarities between Forza Tri Shorts and Riviera Tri Short?
Both have compression fabric with 3 inch Mobius Comfort Compression™ Leg Bands
Both match any of our Skin Cooler™ tops
Both have a long drawcord combined with a comfortable elastic waist
PRODUCT CODE: FTF3B
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Eric Guzman AlvarezE. G. A.Eric G. A.
07-11-2023
Great for Indoor and outdoor
I use it for both indoor and out door and woks out well
Haas ChaudhryH. C.Haas C.
05-09-2023
Amazing product and customer service
I could not be more pleased with this purchase. First, I spoke with Emilio De Soto, owner of the Company, who happened to be available and took my call personally. I had a few concerns and questions, and he was able to allay the concerns and answer the questions. I ended up purchasing the shorts for my first triathlon. And it felt like I wasn't even wearing them, which is what you ultimately want. The comfort and breathability were unmatched, as I went from swim to bike to run without losing time to changing nor sacrificing comfort. I will be using these for many more races and am now a De Soto brand loyalist!
AnonymousA.Anonymous
15-01-2023
Fantastic
Must have for triathletes
Tim MillerT. M.Tim M.
14-01-2023
Still the best shorts
These are my favorite shorts for tri going to back from my first pair 15 yrs ago. They are great for the bike for me on short course, but where they really shine is long course run. The fleece pad does not chafe like regular spandex does for me. But the BEST part is the Forza fabric. The compression does amazing things for the quads, hamstrings, and hips over the long run. Thank you for continuing to make an awesome product
I have been looking for compression shorts to run in that would hold my phone. I did one size up from normal according to the sizing guide and they fit perfect. not only did my phone not move, but it did not drag the shorts down an inch. I will be adding more for race day for sure.
Vincent DiCarloV. D.Vincent D.
29-09-2022
Quality product
Great company to work with. Very helpful. Tri top and shorts fit great and are very comfortable.
AnonymousA.Anonymous
21-08-2022
Good kit but very expensive
These shorts are great, they fit well and give good support, but oh boy they are expensive.
Joseph BushJ. B.Joseph B.
05-08-2022
Great Tri Shorts
So the only reason I give these 4stars is because they are very tight on me for medium and ride low around the waste. Once I get these on, they are very comfortable riding 1-3 hours, and probably the best Tri shorts I’ve used for running. No chafing and they dry quickly. Only beef while riding is they slide off my seat more than my other kits, so I have to readjust my aero position more frequently. Again not a huge deal.
Manuel Colon-PerezM. C.Manuel C.
18-04-2022
DeSoro Forza 4-pocket
Fantastic. The shorts delivered on performance, comfort, and durability so far. Besides a great product, DeSoto has great customer service. Prompt response, attention to detail, excellent communication with customers.
AnonymousA.Anonymous
21-03-2022
Love the pocket shorts
I find the pockets in the shorts much easier to use compared to the jersey pockets! In fact these pockets are essential!
jeff shoemakerJ. S.jeff s.
25-02-2022
Amazing Tri Shorts
I have been wearing De Soto Tri shorts for 20 years they are the only shorts I wear biking and running. I recommend them to everyone. also some of the best customer service out there.
AnonymousA.Anonymous
12-12-2021
Great Purchase
My 4th pair of tri shorts. Repeat customer for a reason!
AnonymousA.Anonymous
02-11-2021
Forza Tri shorts
Best fit and wear on any Tri shorts I’ve owned.
40 yrs of doing Tri’s and found a product that is comfortable for every discipline.
Thanks
Wesley WilliamsW. W.Wesley W.
23-10-2021
Good but not great
These shorts have a lot of good with a little bad. Not shorts I would use for an Ironman but might be good for shorter distances. The waist is low cut for sure, and the pad was too big for my liking. However, my main complaint was the seams in the crotch rubbed super bad during running and cut my inner legs all up. Nice fore the cycling and while the pad was thick it didn’t get in the way. Not bad but not great shorts. I would go a different route in the future.
I use it for both indoor and out door and woks out well
Haas ChaudhryH. C.Haas C.
05-09-2023
Amazing product and customer service
I could not be more pleased with this purchase. First, I spoke with Emilio De Soto, owner of the Company, who happened to be available and took my call personally. I had a few concerns and questions, and he was able to allay the concerns and answer the questions. I ended up purchasing the shorts for my first triathlon. And it felt like I wasn't even wearing them, which is what you ultimately want. The comfort and breathability were unmatched, as I went from swim to bike to run without losing time to changing nor sacrificing comfort. I will be using these for many more races and am now a De Soto brand loyalist!
AnonymousA.Anonymous
15-01-2023
Fantastic
Must have for triathletes
Tim MillerT. M.Tim M.
14-01-2023
Still the best shorts
These are my favorite shorts for tri going to back from my first pair 15 yrs ago. They are great for the bike for me on short course, but where they really shine is long course run. The fleece pad does not chafe like regular spandex does for me. But the BEST part is the Forza fabric. The compression does amazing things for the quads, hamstrings, and hips over the long run. Thank you for continuing to make an awesome product
I have been looking for compression shorts to run in that would hold my phone. I did one size up from normal according to the sizing guide and they fit perfect. not only did my phone not move, but it did not drag the shorts down an inch. I will be adding more for race day for sure.
Vincent DiCarloV. D.Vincent D.
29-09-2022
Quality product
Great company to work with. Very helpful. Tri top and shorts fit great and are very comfortable.
AnonymousA.Anonymous
21-08-2022
Good kit but very expensive
These shorts are great, they fit well and give good support, but oh boy they are expensive.
Joseph BushJ. B.Joseph B.
05-08-2022
Great Tri Shorts
So the only reason I give these 4stars is because they are very tight on me for medium and ride low around the waste. Once I get these on, they are very comfortable riding 1-3 hours, and probably the best Tri shorts I’ve used for running. No chafing and they dry quickly. Only beef while riding is they slide off my seat more than my other kits, so I have to readjust my aero position more frequently. Again not a huge deal.
Manuel Colon-PerezM. C.Manuel C.
18-04-2022
DeSoro Forza 4-pocket
Fantastic. The shorts delivered on performance, comfort, and durability so far. Besides a great product, DeSoto has great customer service. Prompt response, attention to detail, excellent communication with customers.
AnonymousA.Anonymous
21-03-2022
Love the pocket shorts
I find the pockets in the shorts much easier to use compared to the jersey pockets! In fact these pockets are essential!
jeff shoemakerJ. S.jeff s.
25-02-2022
Amazing Tri Shorts
I have been wearing De Soto Tri shorts for 20 years they are the only shorts I wear biking and running. I recommend them to everyone. also some of the best customer service out there.
AnonymousA.Anonymous
12-12-2021
Great Purchase
My 4th pair of tri shorts. Repeat customer for a reason!
AnonymousA.Anonymous
02-11-2021
Forza Tri shorts
Best fit and wear on any Tri shorts I’ve owned.
40 yrs of doing Tri’s and found a product that is comfortable for every discipline.
Thanks
Wesley WilliamsW. W.Wesley W.
23-10-2021
Good but not great
These shorts have a lot of good with a little bad. Not shorts I would use for an Ironman but might be good for shorter distances. The waist is low cut for sure, and the pad was too big for my liking. However, my main complaint was the seams in the crotch rubbed super bad during running and cut my inner legs all up. Nice fore the cycling and while the pad was thick it didn’t get in the way. Not bad but not great shorts. I would go a different route in the future.