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Lava Shorts

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Lava Shorts

Premium fabrics ensure the perfect level of compression, performance and comfort throughout the race.Ergonomic panel design, fit and fabric locations designed for temperature control. Extremely high quality, Tri Comp pad by Cytech.

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£109.00
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Lava Shorts
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Lava Shorts

When you commit to IM distance events and beyond, you need to know that your kit supplier is as committed as you are. Over those distances you will feel every imperfection, snap decision and cost saving that a brand has made.

The multi award-winning Lava collection has been Zone3’s endurance staple since it was launched in 2013 and we have continued researching and developing it ever since. Now a fully fledged collection of male and female suits and separates, we have sourced the very best Italian and French materials to repel water, optimise aerodynamics and enhance comfort.

Comfort is king during endurance events, the Lava suit has benefited from significant upgrades to fabric used on the upper body to improve breathability, temperature control and freedom of movement.

The Tri Shorts

We have tried to make these shorts as comfortable and as high performance as possible. 220 Magazine first tested this two piece set and gave it a rating of 92% and the ‘Editor’s choice award’ saying that the shorts were "remarkably good on the saddle". Materials have been carefully chosen to offer the best balance between support and comfort.

The Lava Shorts have taken a lot of research and development to get them to where they are today. Racing this distance is no easy task so we hope that these shorts will help you every step of the way. Full suits also available if preferred to separates.

Key Features

FABRICS:

Sensory: An extremely smooth and soft fabric that feels fantastic against the skin, it provides extra support and compression on the legs together with a full water repellent coating. The fabric is highly breathable and sweat wicking, while the 360º stretch ensures total freedom of movement.

Integrated leg grippers: Premium Italian design utilising natural gold fibres for improved comfort. This extended panel is bonded for optimum fit and drag resistance. The grippers keep the legs in place on the bike and run and without an extra seam seen on most Tri suits. This fabric is also highly breathable, moves moisture and is comfortable next to the body which allows a great fit.

Key features include:

  1. Super snug waistband: A 3.5cm elastic waistband has been added to the shorts for an extremely comfortable and supportive fit.
  2. Balanced Compression is provided through the legs thanks to a carefully designed panel shape and the high denier rating of the Sensory fabric. This improves muscle support and helps to increase the blood flow away from the legs, therefore reducing the amount of lactic acid build up and helping to improve your endurance and stamina.
  3. Tri Comp Pad.
  4. Designed to sit slightly higher on the waist then a normal Tri Short to ensure coverage on the back whilst in the Aero position.
  5. Nutrition storage rear pocket: Also, a new rear zipped pocket perfect for valuables or nutrition which need a more secure fit during the swim and can be eaten on the way to T1.
  6. Construction: Utilising heat bonding, flat-lock stitching and closed stitching to find the perfect balance between comfort and speed.
Tech Specs
Speed/Aerodynamics
4
Comfort
10
Swim Drag Reduction
6

Overall rating: 4.6511626 / 5 from 43 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Lava Shorts are highly regarded for their premium fabrics, ergonomic design, and comfort, making them ideal for various race distances. Customers appreciate the high-quality construction, excellent fit, and supportive padding, though opinions on the pockets are mixed.

Summary topics

  • Race Distance Suitability: 18%
  • Product Quality: 18%
  • Product Fit: 16%
  • Padding Comfort: 21%

Review topics: ["size","fit","quality","price","fabric","pockets","comfort","issues","padding","coverage","shorts","distance","leg grippers","suit","races","drying","kit","triathlon"].

Review highlights

  • "Would recommend to anyone looking for a top quality two piece suit at a great price!" — Angus
  • "The padding was perfect on the bike with just the right coverage for different riding positions." — lorraine p.
  • "Good short with adequate pad for the longer distances." — John G.

Reviews

Fantastic for training as well as racing

"I wear these during spinning classes as well as during all my triathlons and they're very comfortable! I went for the two piece so that I can mix and match during training, and they serve me really well!"

— Michael S. (5/5)

Long Distance

"Good short with adequate pad for the longer distances. pockets on sides great for gels etc."

— John G. (5/5)

Womens Lava shorts

"I bought these for long distance racing this year along with the matching top. I have been very pleased with the fit and comfort. I completed two full Ironman races in them this summer with no comfort issues at all on either the bike or run. Very pleased with this purchase."

— SARAH m. (5/5)

Womens Lava shorts

"I bought these for long distance racing this year along with the matching top. I have been very pleased with the fit and comfort. I completed two full Ironman races in them this summer with no comfort issues at all on either the bike or run. Very pleased with this purchase."

— SARAH m. (5/5)

Shorts

"Excellent comfortable shorts for long distance triathlons"

— Paula F. (5/5)

Shorts

"Excellent comfortable shorts for long distance triathlons"

— Paula F. (5/5)

Fantastic!

"I bought these shorts after a lot of searching for the right two piece tri-suit ahead of my first middle distance event. They were great in all three disciplines. The padding was perfect on the bike with just the right coverage for different riding positions. They stayed in place for the run and never once felt uncomfortable. I didn't particularly value the pockets on the side as they didn't feel sufficient enough to be secure but they were useful for storing used gel wrappers until I could throw them away in a bin. Size wise, I have pretty "strong" legs so the fit of the leg grippers is really important to me. I opted for medium despite being an 8/10 in the hope that I wouldn't get unsightly and chafe prone thigh issues. They were a little big but not enough to compromise their function or comfort and it was worth it to avoid the horrid thigh muffin! I would definitely recommend these"

— lorraine p. (4/5)

Fantastic!

"I bought these shorts after a lot of searching for the right two piece tri-suit ahead of my first middle distance event. They were great in all three disciplines. The padding was perfect on the bike with just the right coverage for different riding positions. They stayed in place for the run and never once felt uncomfortable. I didn't particularly value the pockets on the side as they didn't feel sufficient enough to be secure but they were useful for storing used gel wrappers until I could throw them away in a bin. Size wise, I have pretty "strong" legs so the fit of the leg grippers is really important to me. I opted for medium despite being an 8/10 in the hope that I wouldn't get unsightly and chafe prone thigh issues. They were a little big but not enough to compromise their function or comfort and it was worth it to avoid the horrid thigh muffin! I would definitely recommend these"

— lorraine p. (4/5)

Good shorts!

"Very comfortable both on bike and by run, but the drying is so so.....after 40K on the bike they were still moist...."

— Alex M. (3/5)

Good shorts!

"Very comfortable both on bike and by run, but the drying is so so.....after 40K on the bike they were still moist...."

— Alex M. (3/5)

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£109.00