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Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

Targeted ventilation, hidden zip pocket, built-in brief

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Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

Targeted ventilation, hidden zip pocket, built-in brief

997 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.7 are filled
997 Ratings
$49.00

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Color: gossamer blue
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  • FOR: Trail runs, treadmill training, and daily walking
  • FEEL: Recycled Featherweight Stretch fabric feels silky sleek and light as air
  • FAVE: Our no-slip waistband stays put during your toughest workouts
  • Targeted mesh ventilation
  • Reflective details
  • 2 POCKETS: 1 secure zip pocket, 1 hidden key envelope pocket
  • Fully adjustable continuous drawstring won't get lost in the wash
  • Built-in brief provides extra coverage
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  • Recycled Polyester/Spandex
  • BREATHABLE: Airflow moves easily through the garment
  • ABRASION-RESISTANT: Resists snags and tears
  • WRINKLE-RESISTANT: Packable fabric that airs wrinkles out easily
  • QUICK-DRYING: Dries in a flash for ultimate comfort when breaking a sweat
  • RECYCLED MATERIAL: Made from recycled polyester, a material sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles that helps lessen our impact on the world
  • RATED UPF 40+ (Excellent Protection)
  • Machine wash and dry.
  • Imported.
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  • Relaxed with room to move
  • Shortie, hits just above mid-thigh
  • Inseam: Regular: 3.5"

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4.7
4.7
997 Ratings
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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  • 5 Stars

    826

  • 4 Stars

    97

  • 3 Stars

    36

  • 2 Stars

    21

  • 1 Star

    17

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Most Liked Positive Review
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Finally!

It took me a minute to find my size in these but once I did, I'm very happy with them. I have the mid-rise version of these shorts in a medium (and most of my leggings are a medium), and felt like I was between a medium and large in these because I'm a little thicker in the middle and the thicker wa...istband was a tad more constricting. Ended up going with the large and utilizing the drawstring to cinch the waist. I like that they're a smidge longer than 3" and they flow very comfortably. I'm SO glad Athleta is making high waisted running shorts now, and I am excited to wear them with crop tops on a lot of my summer adventures.

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Fit is off

I exclusively buy Athleta clothes for my workouts. They hold up incredibly well and usually have a flattering fit. The Mesh Racer being my favorite short. This new version is not flattering at all though. The waste-band is terribly high and bulky! I'm a petite woman-4'11 about 115 lbs, athletic buil...d. I wish they would stick to the original waste band on these, it was high enough but not too high. These new ones have too much extra fabric creating a pooch that isn't even there. Waste band is sewn too tight which doesn't make sense for how much extra fabric is bunched up below it. Not a fan. Please make the old version with all the cute colors!

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5
The perfect casual shorts

Submitted 5 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'6"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

These shorts are the best! They are very comfortable, long enough in the back, and breathable without being too baggy. I loved them so much that when I lost a little weight, these were one of the first things I repurchased in a new size.

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5
Good for distance running

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'1"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

Love these! A friend recommended them to me so I ordered a couple of pairs. I liked them so much I ordered more.

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5
So flattering!

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By anonymous

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Height 5'4"

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Comfy and flattering. I'm 5'4 and 135-140lb and got a medium

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5
Love love love 💕

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 4'11"

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Please make these in more colors!

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4
Decent but a fav

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Good length, pocket is too small to be useful and inside liner is on the tight side, will need to cut it out. Not my favs, but are ok.

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5
Great!

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'7"

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Love the high waist fit #sweepstakes

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Prefer the weekender high rise shorts over these…

Submitted 8 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'10"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

I prefer the weekend high rise over these. The waist is tighter and overall the shorts are a little tighter and more constricting in comparison. Just not a keeper for me this time.

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5
great shorts

Submitted 12 days ago

By Taylor Weingart

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Height 5'4"

Weight 130–140 lbs

I have these shorts in multiple colors. Great workout shorts with good coverage.

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Rise is High

Submitted 14 days ago

By Jill Irzyk

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Height 5'3"

Weight Under 100 lbs

A little too high rise for me. Not my fav.

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Favorite Running Shorts

Submitted 14 days ago

By Jill

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Height 5'3"

Weight Under 100 lbs

Perfect fit! Stays perfectly in place, doesn't move even in the Hot Florida Summer Sun.

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