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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.

554 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.66 are filled
554 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
    4.7
    554 Ratings
    97%
    of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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      440

    • 4 Stars

      70

    • 3 Stars

      22

    • 2 Stars

      12

    • 1 Star

      10

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

    Submitted 4 days ago

    By Sandra

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    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 4 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 5 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 8 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'7"

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    Comments about Elation Ultra High Rise 9"" Short

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

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    Need plus size availability

    Submitted 9 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 10 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'1"

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    Comments about Elation Ultra High Rise 9"" Short

    These shorts are very soft and perfect for the gym.

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    5
    Soft and comfortable!

    Submitted 16 days ago

    By Stephanie

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    Weight 180–190 lbs

    Love the feel of these and how comfy they are while keeping everything in check!

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    4
    Great length BUT No side pockets

    Submitted 18 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 21 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 23 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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