Every Sport-Tek Bottom in the Bear Grips Catalog, Compared

May 1, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

Four Sport-Tek bottoms are in the catalog: mens mesh shorts, youth mesh shorts, ladies fitness shorts, and the Women's Skort.
Each targets a different buyer: general team wear, youth leagues, womens fitness classes, and school or club sports needing a skort.
Prices range $26.88 to $34.88 at VIP base.
None carry pockets, and none of the four are leggings.

Table of Contents

The four pieces side by side
Mens vs youth mesh shorts
Fitness shorts vs skort
What is not in this lineup
Frequently Asked Questions

Vendors researching Sport-Tek options for their shop are usually comparing a handful of terms: mens shorts, womens shorts, youth shorts, skort. Here is exactly what Bear Grips stocks under each of those searches, side by side, so a vendor can build the right section without guessing what is actually available.

The Four Sport-Tek Bottoms Side by Side

Product	Best for	Pockets	VIP base
Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts	Mens/unisex team wear, general gym use	No	$26.88
Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts	Youth leagues and school teams	No	$26.88
Ladies 3" Fitness Shorts	Womens studio classes, running, gym	Not listed	$30.88
Women's Skort	Tennis, golf, school PE programs	Built-in shorts liner	$34.88

Mens/Unisex vs Youth Mesh Shorts: What Actually Differs

Both cuts share the same construction, the same 7-inch inseam target, and the same $26.88 VIP base price. The difference is sizing: the youth version runs a smaller size range built for school-age athletes, while the mens/unisex version covers adult sizing. A league that spans both youth and adult divisions typically stocks both under one shop, priced identically.

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Ladies Fitness Shorts vs the Women's Skort

The Ladies 3" Fitness Shorts are a standalone short built for running, studio classes, and general gym wear. The Women's Skort is a different silhouette entirely: a skirt with a built-in shorts liner, the standard choice for tennis, golf, and school PE programs that want coverage plus the shorts underneath. Vendors serving a general fitness audience usually lead with the fitness shorts; vendors serving school sports or racquet-sport clubs lead with the skort.

What Is Not in This Sport-Tek Lineup

No pocketed version. All Sport-Tek shorts in the catalog are the no-pockets cut.
No Sport-Tek leggings. Leggings in the catalog are Bear Grips brand, not Sport-Tek.
No mens skort or capri. The Skort is a womens-only style in this catalog.

None of this rules out building a complete bottoms shop. It just means a vendor mixes brands: Sport-Tek for the shorts and skort, Bear Grips for the leggings.

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Mens, youth, ladies fitness shorts, and the Skort. Compare and build your shop section today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Sport-Tek short is cheapest?

The Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts, mens/unisex or youth, both at $26.88 VIP base.

Is the Women's Skort the same fabric as the fitness shorts?

Both are built in the Sport-Tek moisture-wicking athletic construction. The Skort adds the skirt panel over the shorts liner.

Can I stock all four pieces on the free plan?

The free plan allows 3 live products total across the whole shop, so most vendors upgrade to Self-Service VIP ($59/mo, 200 products) to run the full four-piece lineup plus tees and hoodies.

Do these come in multiple colors?

Yes, color options are set per product on the shop page. Vendors and the Done-For-You VIP team select the top color variants for the catalog listing.

Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.