Track shorts used to live exclusively in gym bags and lazy Sunday rotations. Not anymore. This summer, they’ve crossed over into full-on street style territory and honestly? It makes sense. They’re comfortable, they move with you, and they photograph way better than you’d expect.

The trick to wearing track shorts outside the gym is all about context clues. The right top, the right shoes, and the right accessories tell people this was a choice, not an afterthought. Adhead we’re breaking down seven ways to make them work.

1. With a Structured Blazer