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4.7
1016 Ratings
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Most Liked Positive Review
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...

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Most Liked Negative Review
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...

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861 Customer Reviews
Favorite shorts!!!

Submitted 4 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'5"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

Truly my favorite running shorts! The fit is true to size, they don't ride up, they don't fall down, they are incredibly comfortable and work for many miles!

Favorite

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'4"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

These shorts are my absolute favorite- they frame the leg well, are light and ventilated and great for exercise !

Great fit

Submitted 6 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'8"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

I really like how these fit!

thick waistband and plastic feel

Submitted 8 days ago

By Stephanie

From Undisclosed

Weight 100–110 lbs

The xxs fits loose like the old xs. The material feels like plastic and the waistband is very thick. It leaves elastic marks on waist-even from trying on!

Do not care for the new elastic waistline on all of the shor

Submitted 11 days ago

By Sally C

From Michigan

Height 5'4"

Weight 130–140 lbs

Elastic at waistline. Bring back the flat band that used to be on the run with it shorts and others.

THE BEST RUNNING SHORTS

Submitted 13 days ago

By Jordan

From Undisclosed

Height 5'4"

Weight 120–130 lbs

These are the best running shorts. Period. The high waist band doesn't move around but it's still comfortable and flattering. The material is lightweight and feels great. PLEASE MAKE IN MORE COLORS!!!

could wear Daily!

Submitted 21 days ago

By Stephannie

From Undisclosed

Height 5'0"

Weight 160–170 lbs

Can't wait to order more

The material is so soft and washes great!

Submitted 24 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'3"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

I love these! They are the perfect length.

Super flattering

Submitted 1 month ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'7"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

Love where the waist hits.

Great material

Submitted 1 month ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'3"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

Love the color and high waist