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Dupes for the Pace Breaker Linerless Short 5"

A men's streamlined, classic-fit athletic running short with a 5-inch inseam, no built-in liner, made from lightweight stretch woven fabric with a zippered side pocket.

5-inch inseam
linerless (no liner)
classic/streamlined fit
Swift fabric (recycled polyester/elastane, 4-way stretch)
low-bounce zippered side pocket
front pockets with hidden phone sleeve

The Lululemon Pace Breaker Linerless Short 5" is a men's classic-fit running short made from lightweight stretch Swift fabric (recycled polyester/elastane) with a zippered side pocket and no liner. I confirmed these details via Lululemon's own product pages and matched them against Amazon competitor shorts that appear alongside the real Lululemon listing on Amazon, which share the same 5" inseam, zippered-pocket, lightweight quick-dry design at a fraction of the price. I was not able to retrieve ASINs for every candidate due to search budget limits, so a couple are marked for Amazon search instead of direct link.

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1Close match

baleaf Men's 5" Running Athletic Shorts with Liner/No Liner, 2 Side Pockets, 1 Zipper Pocket, Lightweight, Quick Dry

baleaf

$20-26$68Save ~62%

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Why it matches: Matches the 5-inch inseam, linerless option, zippered pocket, and lightweight quick-dry stretch fabric of the Pace Breaker.
What's different: Uses baleaf's own fabric blend rather than Lululemon's recycled Swift fabric, and the fit may run looser than lululemon's streamlined cut.

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2Close match

maamgic Men's Athletic Running Shorts with Liner, Ultra Lightweight Workout Shorts 5"/7"

maamgic

$18-25$68Save ~63%

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Why it matches: Same 5-inch length category, lightweight athletic fabric, and built for running/training like the original.
What's different: Comes with a liner by default (Pace Breaker Linerless has none), and fabric feel is lighter-weight polyester rather than Lululemon's four-way-stretch Swift.

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3Similar vibe

BROKIG Mens Slim Fit Performance Athletic Gym Shorts, Zipper Pocket, Breathable

BROKIG

$19-24$68Save ~65%

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Why it matches: Shares the slim/streamlined athletic fit and zippered pocket detail seen on the Pace Breaker.
What's different: Available mainly in 7-inch inseam rather than 5-inch, and fabric is a cotton-blend rather than performance Swift fabric.

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4Similar vibe

RPOVIG 3 Pack Men's Athletic Shorts with Zippered Pockets, Gym Workout Running Joggers

RPOVIG

$25-30 for 3-pack$68Save ~56%

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Why it matches: Zippered pocket design and lightweight athletic short silhouette echo the Pace Breaker's functional details.
What's different: Sold as a multi-pack (value bundle) with a 9-inch length option rather than matching the exact 5-inch classic fit.

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5Similar vibe

UIQUR Mens Athletic Running Shorts, Quick Dry, Lightweight, Zipper Pockets

UIQUR

$17-23$68Save ~66%

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Why it matches: Quick-dry lightweight fabric and zipper pocket closely mirror the functional build of the Pace Breaker.
What's different: Primarily offered in 7"/9" lengths rather than the Pace Breaker's 5" inseam, and construction quality/reviews are less established.

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6Similar vibe

ASYJUMPD Men's Running Athletic Shorts 7" Quick Dry Zipper Pockets, 4-Way Stretch

ASYJUMPD

$18-24$68Save ~65%

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Why it matches: Four-way stretch fabric and zip pocket detail align with the Pace Breaker's performance features.
What's different: Comes in a longer 7-inch inseam rather than the original's 5-inch length, and includes reflective strips not found on the Pace Breaker.

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