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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.

544 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.67 are filled
544 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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545 Ratings
97%
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  • 5 Stars

    433

  • 4 Stars

    70

  • 3 Stars

    22

  • 2 Stars

    11

  • 1 Star

    9

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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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Most Liked Negative Review
3
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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4
Great length BUT No side pockets

Submitted 4 days ago

By Jenny A.

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Height 5'5"

Weight 160–170 lbs

These are nice and the length is great...not sure why there are no more options available at the 9" length. The only flaw is that there are no side pockets. The back waist pocket is not convenient, and it looks awkward when you add something bulky, like keys and a phone. STOP eliminating the side pockets/stash, and please offer more 9" options for shorts and 17" and 19" for skorts!

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5
Great bike shorts

Submitted 7 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'2"

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Great for running! #sweepstakes

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5
Everyday longer black shorts

Submitted 9 days ago

By Joleen

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Height 5'7"

Weight 120–130 lbs

Shorts are comfortable yet have support so are flattering as well.

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5
My favorite shorts!

Submitted 11 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'5"

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These are my absolute favorite shorts year round. They are soft and long enough to be good for all activities. Very well made! I have had some around for years!

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5
great shorts

Submitted 13 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'7"

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comfy with the right amount of compression

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5
Comfy

Submitted 14 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'2"

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Comments about Elation Ultra High Rise 9"" Short

The length is great as pictured. I like the buttery fabric and little bit of tightness. Easy to pull up and down even when sweatie and still offers support.

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5
comfortable

Submitted 15 days ago

By Michelle

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They are very comfortable and don't the waist band stays up! I will buy more.

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5
Great fit

Submitted 16 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'4"

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Perfect fit. High quality

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5
Perfect shorts.

Submitted 17 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'0"

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Just the right length and do not ride up #sweepstakes

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Not tapered at the need.

Submitted 18 days ago

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These shorts are not tapered enough at the need. They look ridiculous. I took the tags off prior to trying them. My mistake!

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