The Nike Pro Elite racing short is the athlete-issue track short from Nike’s team-only tier — produced in small seasonal runs for sponsored athletes, never sold at retail. Here are 8 authenticated pairs, each verified by style code and construction.
General guide, measurements in cm. Sizing is approximate — always check the measurements listed on each product.
| Size | Women · waist | Women · hip | Men · waist |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 57–61 | 80–85 | 66–70 |
| XS | 62–67 | 86–91 | 71–76 |
| S | 68–72 | 92–96 | 76–81 |
| M | 73–78 | 97–103 | 81–88 |
| L | 79–86 | 104–110 | 89–98 |
| XL | 87–95 | 111–119 | 99–111 |
| XXL | 96–105 | 120–129 | 112–121 |
Pro Elite is Nike’s athlete-issue tier: kit made in limited seasonal runs — on the order of 100–300 units per item — for contracted athletes and national programs, and kept out of stores entirely. The racing short is one of its most recognisable pieces.
Each pair is placed by its style code, label and construction against known Nike Pro Elite patterns before listing. Supply is whatever athletes are issued, so most pairs are rare.
Retail shorts are the fan tier. Pro Elite racing shorts are athlete-issue — team-only cut, fabric and badging that Nike never sells.
Yes — we place each piece by style code, label and construction; the full method is in the authentication guide.
Each product page has its own size chart with international-to-EU size equivalences (XXS to XXL for apparel) — check the table on the specific item for the exact fit.
