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Men's Forza Tri Short 4-Pocket - BYO (Build Your Own)

57 reviews

Sale price €167,95

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This item ships for free within the USA.

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.  

Features and Benefits. 

  • Regular rise - sits just below the hip bones.
  • 4mm Clasico Integrated Pad provides comfort on the bike and goes unnoticed on the run
  • Seamless inner thigh eliminates friction and increases durability
  • Forza Compressor fabric provides support and helps reduce delayed onset muscle soreness 
  • 3-inch Mobius™ Comfort Compression leg-bands keep short in place without tight constriction
  • 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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    • Erick Carrera
      6 months ago

      Really like the shoryd

      Wetting them before putting them on is brilliant, I’ve swam OW and have done a bike/run brick in them . They felt great on the saddle and on the run. Thanks for the sizing advice, too.

    • Fred Melo
      11 months ago

      Great customer service

      Had what it seemed an issue with threads broken at the seams initially (turned out to be not an issue). Ended up returning the shorts for an exchange and had a top notch experience with customer service.

    • Eric Guzman Alvarez E. G. A. Eric G. A.
      1 year ago

      Great for Indoor and outdoor

      I use it for both indoor and out door and woks out well

    • Haas Chaudhry
      1 year ago

      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!

    • Tim Miller
      2 years ago

      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

    • Great run shorts
      Bill Ducasse
      2 years ago

      Great run shorts

      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 DiCarlo V. D. Vincent D.
      2 years ago

      Quality product

      Great company to work with. Very helpful. Tri top and shorts fit great and are very comfortable.

    • Anonymous
      2 years ago

      Good kit but very expensive

      These shorts are great, they fit well and give good support, but oh boy they are expensive.

    • Joseph Bush J. B. Joseph B.
      2 years ago

      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-Perez
      3 years ago

      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.

    • Anonymous A. Anonymous
      3 years ago

      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!

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