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Adidas Ultimate 365 8.5" Shorts vs Nike Velocity Dri-Fit Shorts
Quick verdict
Checked daily across 4 UK retailers
Price and availability verdict
Adidas Ultimate 365 8.5" Shorts is currently £39.99, while Nike Velocity Dri-Fit Shorts is currently £49.95. Deal scores are Nike Velocity Dri-Fit Shorts 58/100; against tracked history, Adidas Ultimate 365 8.5" Shorts is 43% above its lowest tracked price and Nike Velocity Dri-Fit Shorts is at its lowest tracked price. Adidas Ultimate 365 8.5" Shorts is currently available from 2 UK retailers, versus 4 for Nike Velocity Dri-Fit Shorts.
Deal intelligence
Should you buy now, or wait?
The Nike Velocity Dri-Fit Shorts is at its lowest tracked price today. The Adidas Ultimate 365 8.5" Shorts has more room: its tracked low is £27.99.
Adidas · Ultimate 365 8.5" Shorts
Not enough data yet
Today £39.99 · typical £36 · lowest £27.99
On sale 3 times in the last 4 months
Nike · Velocity Dri-Fit Shorts
Fair price today
Today £49.95 · typical £49.99 · lowest £49.95
Head to head
Category leaders, from the data on this page
- Cheapest new Ultimate 365 8.5" £39.99 vs £49.95
- Closest to its tracked low Velocity Dri-Fit 0% above vs 43%
- Most retailers in stock Velocity Dri-Fit 4 vs 2
Where to buy
4 UK retailers, checked daily
Price trajectory
How each has moved since we started tracking
Lowest tracked price per day, any condition. Caddence tracks both daily. Shaded spans are days we couldn’t collect prices — the lines break rather than guessing.
Adidas · Ultimate 365 8.5" Shorts
↑ £3.99
since 5 April 2026
Lowest £27.99 on 18 April 2026
Nike · Velocity Dri-Fit Shorts
↓ £10.04
since 5 April 2026
Lowest £49.95 on 8 May 2026
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Prices shown are the cheapest in-stock price per retailer tracked by Caddence, updated daily. Always confirm the final price on the retailer's site.