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Elation Ultra High Rise 9" Short

Buttery-soft stretch with medium compression.

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Elation Ultra High Rise 9" Short

Buttery-soft stretch with medium compression.

558 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.65 are filled
558 Ratings
$59.00

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  • FOR: Your yoga flow and sessions in the studio
  • FEEL: Powervita fabric is buttery soft with support that feels like a gentle hug
  • FAVE: Unpinchable three-layer waistband with mesh inner lining streamlines and supports
  • Back drop-in pocket to stash your essentials
  • Limited seams for a distraction-free practice
  • Made with our customer-obsessed, second-skin Powervita fabric, our yoga leggings/pants are designed for your ultimate distraction-free practice
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  • Nylon/Lycra
  • WICKING: Pulls sweat away from the body to the surface of the fabric so it can evaporate
  • BREATHABLE: Airflow moves easily through the garment
  • RATED UPF 50+ (Excellent Protection)
  • COMPRESSION: Keeps you held in and supported in all the right places
  • QUICK-DRYING: Dries in a flash for ultimate comfort when breaking a sweat
  • Machine wash and dry.
  • Imported.
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  • Fitted next to the body with an ultra-high-rise waistband
  • Classic bike short length
  • Sits above natural waist
  • Inseam: Regular/Plus: 9"
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4.7
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558 Ratings
97%
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  • 5 Stars

    442

  • 4 Stars

    71

  • 3 Stars

    22

  • 2 Stars

    12

  • 1 Star

    11

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Most Liked Positive Review
5
Comfortable, supportive shorts that don't ride up!

Curvy ladies, rejoice! The 9" Elation shorts are versatile, good quality shorts that don't ride up when walking!! I find it so difficult to find shorts that don't ride up when walking or running and after a few trials of both activities I haven't had issue with these. I ended up buying a second pair... a few weeks later. They're very comfortable and supportive as well. While they're marketed for light activity, I think they're great for jogging. Since it has a high waist it doesn't slide down or shift much. Fit is true to size for other Athleta pants I've gotten- especially the Elation pants. I got size L and I'm 5'6, 165lbs and the fit is great.

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Great length, material prone to pilling

I own so many pairs of the ultra high rise elation 7/8 pants, and saying they have pilling problems is an understatement (which is the reason for the 3 stars, these are the exact same material). But they are worth it because I am tall and an 'ultra high rise' is a normal rise on me which is really h...ard to find. I purchased the shorts in both 7" and 9". I am just over 5'9" and have a 34" inseam. The 9" just felt way more comfortable and looked more flattering. The 7" seemed short and hit in the wrong places even just trying them on. I could also tell the 9" would basically ride up to hit about where the 7" was while working out, so did not want to go any shorter. I am 185 and purchased a medium, this material is crazy stretchy and a large is just too big (44" hips, 31" waist). Hopefully this helps!

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5
Fantastic Shorts

Submitted 6 days ago

By Terry, M

From Undisclosed

Height 5'8"

Weight 120–130 lbs

I love these shorts. I bought these as Athleta no longer sells the 9" in salutation stash. I love these even more! I am not in my 20s (or even 30s, 40s) anymore. I want longer shorts or I am not comfortable in the park, neighborhood, etc. These really are buttery soft. They are sleek and fit true to size. For reference, I am 5' 8" and 127 lbs and a small fit perfect. I hope Athleta keeps selling 9" shorts and would love to see a Navy.

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no pocket-why did athleta stop making the 9" stash pocket?

Submitted 8 days ago

By H L

From Undisclosed

I accidentally bought these elation shorts, thinking they had a stash pocket. They do not. athleta used to offer a 9" stash pocket short but doesn't anymore. Shorts with a stash pocket are far superior and athleta should consider that not everyone likes short shorts and BRING BACK THE 9" STASH POCKET SHORT. The 9" shorts are more comfortable and offer better coverage in the sun.

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4
Comfortable and get for tall women with long legs!

Submitted 8 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'10"

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Comments about Elation Ultra High Rise 9"" Short

Almost perfect shorts especially if you are tall and have long legs! Alittle on the thick side but super comfortable. I wish they would make more color options!

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5
Love the longer bike short for workouts

Submitted 10 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'4"

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Comments about Elation Ultra High Rise 9"" Short

This is my second pair and love them for working out! As a pear-shaped, middle-aged athletic girl I like work out shorts that stay put, have full coverage and suit my age- these fit the bill.

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no side pockets and back pocket is useless. cannot fit your

Submitted 15 days ago

By Sandra

From Undisclosed

Height 5'6"

Weight 110–120 lbs

Really did not like these shorts. Bought them for running- only ones i have found that were long enough! ( not everyone should wear 4 or 5" shorts! Really!!). So disappointed when i wore them. Fabric not good for outdoor sports either. Fortunatley i was able to return them. Wish Athleta would come out with longer running shorts with pockets!

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5
appropriate for more mature women

Submitted 15 days ago

By Lynne

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Height 5'0"

Weight Under 100 lbs

Wish the 9" inseam was available on more than black. I would live in them and feel comfortable running errands. 7" is out of the question. I am 5' tall, 90 pounds and in my 70s

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5
Perfect for Running

Submitted 16 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'10"

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Comments about Elation Ultra High Rise 9"" Short

Perfect length for running. I'm usually a size large in the full length version but sized down for these and glad I did. The medium fits perfect and doesn't ride up. #sweepstakes

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5
Great shorts

Submitted 19 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'7"

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These short are just the right length. They are super soft.

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Need plus size availability

Submitted 20 days ago

By Rebekah M

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I love these but they haven't had the plus size available in over a year. Please bring back for your plus size customers! 🤞

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5
Comfortable

Submitted 20 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'1"

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These shorts are very soft and perfect for the gym.

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