While I do believe that these shorts are better than other lycra/compression type shorts, they do not seem to give me the extra muscle support that the full- or 3/4-length CW-X's do, making them an overpriced item IMHO. I like them, they feel great, but I don't think they are necessarily worth the $$.

These Shorts grip your legs and don't bind.
They gently support without binding.
Ran a Marathon one weekend and ran a twenty miler
2 wks later in the same shorts. No binding or chaffing!

The Conditioning Tight Shorts are the best workout short I've ever worn. I've been a Personal Trainer for over ten years. The fabric dries quickly and they're comfortable to wear. I've been recommending these shorts to my clients. I plan on buying more.

The support feels great and I’ll continue to use these shorts in long adventure races.

My military husband scores a 300 or better on his PT tests during drill weekends. He recommends this compression shorts to anyone wanting quality, design, and comfort.

They are tight and lovely!

I have tried other compression shorts before and they compress the entire thigh and hamstring area. These compress certain muscle groups. They are awesome in that they have increased my endurance and lessened my recovery time. I use them for running, hiking, tennis, and working out. They feel great and work. I love them.

This short does not provide noticeable support above other less expensive stretch shorts. I believe the full-length CW-X may provide the value marketed.
For $59, I would have expected a whole lot more.
As always, great service and delivery from BackCountry.com.

I wasn't that impressed with the shorts. They weren't long enough and came to just slightly below mid-thigh on me. After 5 minutes of running, they had bunched up above the thigh, forcing me to stop to re-adjust them. I'm an avid cyclist so my leg muscles tend to be more developed than my pedal-deficient friends. I suspect the CWX 3/4 length tights will be a better fit for my legs. I stopped using and returned them so couldn't comment on any long term results.

These shorts were not as supportive as some others that I have but they were comfortable. I just don't think the level of performance is on par with the price.

While you don't get as much support as with the CW-X tights, these are very good for just shorts. Excellent wicking. Older pairs showed excellent durability, although crotch seams show be better reinforced.