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TikTok’s latest fixation is smooth like butter. Walmart has answered the call for more affordable athleisure, and TikTok users are singing the praises of one specific pair of gym shorts they’ve appropriately dubbed “butter shorts,” thanks to their super soft material. If the $7 price tag wasn’t enough to warrant their virality, the wide array of bright colors might convince you to snag a pair of your own, with vibrant shades of pink, peach, and teal, in addition to classic black and neutral camo patterns.
“I just feel like I’m gonna be living in these,” said one user, noting that she originally purchased the shorts as postpartum loungewear and quickly fell in love. “The hype is real,” another creator confirmed, trying on a pair for the first time. “They feel even better on. They’re stretchy, which I really like, [and] they’re true to size,” she added, pointing out the pockets and drawstring waistband. The same brand also carries running shorts in a similar lightweight fabric, but with mesh side panels and no drawstring, for working out.
Per Walmart’s website, the “butter shorts” — officially called the Athletic Works Performance Gym Shorts — are moisture-wicking to keep you cool and made from a comfortable jersey material. Considering that similar styles of shorts can range anywhere from $40 to upwards of $70, this Walmart find is a cute alternative that won’t break the bank. Shop the viral “butter shorts” below before they sell out for good.
I never thought about it this way before. Thanks for opening my eyes.