LUPRA GORE-TEX Short - Men's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The GOREWEAR LUPRA GORE-TEX Short is a meaningful step forward from the Endure Shorts for riders who want the lightest possible wet weather protection without giving anything up on waterproofing. The GORE-TEX ePE membrane is 100% waterproof and breathable enough to handle sustained climbing efforts in the rain, and the recycled polyamide construction is noticeably more packable than older waterproof short fabrics I've ridden in. This one earns a permanent spot in my kit bag."

Wet weather cycling kit has always asked riders to make a trade, accepting extra weight and reduced breathability in exchange for staying dry. The GOREWEAR LUPRA GORE-TEX Short challenges that trade directly, delivering 100% waterproof protection in a four-ounce construction that packs into its own pocket and performs across the full range of cycling effort. Built as a direct evolution of the Endure Shorts, the LUPRA brings next-generation GORE-TEX ePE membrane technology to a platform that serious cyclists already trusted, and the upgrade is substantial.

GORE-TEX ePE is a next-generation membrane built on expanded polyethylene rather than the ePTFE used in traditional GORE-TEX constructions. The result is a membrane that achieves the same 100% waterproof and windproof performance standard while being lighter, more packable, and manufactured with a reduced environmental footprint. At the structural level, the membrane contains over nine billion pores per square inch, each engineered to be 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet but 700 times larger than a molecule of water vapor. Rain is categorically blocked while perspiration vapor moves freely outward, which means the short manages moisture from both directions simultaneously without compromising either function. The face fabric is 100% recycled polyamide, chosen for its durability, low weight, and compatibility with the GORE-TEX laminate, and all trims are recycled as well, making the LUPRA one of the more responsibly constructed waterproof cycling shorts currently available.

A grip elastic and drawcord waistband combination locks the fit through aggressive riding positions and transitions without shifting or rolling, and an inner mesh pocket at the front waist keeps small essentials secure and accessible. The zippered side pocket doubles as a stow pocket, meaning the entire short compresses and packs into itself for transport in a jersey pocket or pack when conditions improve. Reflective details on the thighs extend visibility in the low contrast, wet conditions this short is built for. For cyclists building a serious all-weather kit or looking to replace heavier legacy waterproof shorts with a lighter and more capable option, the LUPRA GORE-TEX Short represents the current benchmark in the category.