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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

969 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.71 are filled
969 Ratings
$49.00

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Color: gossamer blue
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  • FOR: Long distance, short distance, and trail running
  • FEEL: Recycled Featherweight Stretch™ fabric feels silky sleek and light as air
  • FAVE: Continuous internal drawcord
  • #988238
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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
  • SUSTAINABLE: Made from Recycled Polyester, a material sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles that helps lessen our impact on the world
  • RATED UPF 50+ (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"

Reviews

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

    808

  • 4 Stars

    94

  • 3 Stars

    35

  • 2 Stars

    19

  • 1 Star

    15

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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
best workout shorts

Submitted 7 days ago

By Lauren S

From Undisclosed

Height 5'7"

Weight 110–120 lbs

These are much nicer than other more expensive brands

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5
So comfortable

Submitted 7 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'5"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

The perfect length and moves well when you move!

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5
You need these.

Submitted 11 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'10"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

These are THE summer gym shorts. I originally bought the black and now need all available colors. As soon as wine who's recently last weight, I wanted coverage without being frumpy. These flow perfectly and do not cling. Amazing. #sweepstakes

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Submitted 13 days ago

By Brianna T

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Height 5'6"

Weight 150–160 lbs

I bought these in Hibiscus and black last summer and wore them all the time! So comfortable, flattering and crop tops hit at the perfect length. I will buy more colors when they come out :)

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Small & medium (kept both)
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5
The Best

Submitted 14 days ago

By Haily

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Height 5'7"

Weight 140–150 lbs

These are the best athletic shorts I have found. The rise is perfect. The length is perfect. They are not tight on the thighs. There is a front small pocket that works for keys and the side pocket is the perfect size for a cell phone. These shorts need to be made in every color possible.

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5
Wear these everday in the summer.

Submitted 20 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'5"

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Long time favorite short. I have these in every color, need more colors!!

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My new favorite shorts!

Submitted 23 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'6"

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I love these shorts! They fit great and are very flattering.

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Flattering

Submitted 1 month ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'8"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

Really flattering short. I wish it were less wrinkle-prone and that the top band were flatter, but this is a pretty good dupe as it is for OV

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My favorite shorts

Submitted 1 month ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'8"

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Obsessed with these shorts! I have three pairs! They are great for working out and every day. Beyond comfortable but also look nice!

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Very flattering shorts!

Submitted 1 month ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'5"

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3 Short

I love the high rise short. They are flattering considering I carry my weight in my mid-section. I purchased other colors last summer and purchased the black once again to have a second pair. They are super cute and hide the bulge.

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