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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

975 Ratings Image of 5 stars, 4.71 are filled
975 Ratings
$29.40
$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
    • #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

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

      812

    • 4 Stars

      95

    • 3 Stars

      35

    • 2 Stars

      19

    • 1 Star

      15

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    Most Liked Positive Review
    5
    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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    1
    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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    828 Customer Reviews
    5
    LOVE these shorts

    Submitted 5 days ago

    By anonymous

    From Undisclosed

    Height 5'1"

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    Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

    LOVE these shorts. They are the perfect length, material, and style. Ordering more today.

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    5
    Great running/walking shorts!

    Submitted 14 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'7"

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    Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

    Super comfy and perfect for a walk or a jog.

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    5
    Good Shorts

    Submitted 14 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'9"

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    Sweepstakes Entry

    Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

    I like it a lot- breaths well and I feel good in them. Looks cute and I like the additional length you get with the mesh.

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    5
    Best waistband on the market!!

    Submitted 14 days ago

    By anonymous

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    Height 5'4"

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    Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

    THE BEST SHORT OF 2025!! The design in the waistband is unsurpassable in all of the shorts on the market. Don't waste your money on buying anything but these. The flirty design on the mesh gives another dimension of sexy.

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    5
    best workout shorts

    Submitted 20 days ago

    By Lauren S

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    Height 5'7"

    Weight 110–120 lbs

    These are much nicer than other more expensive brands

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    5
    So comfortable

    Submitted 21 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 24 days ago

    By anonymous

    From Undisclosed

    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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    5
    Favorite

    Submitted 26 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 28 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 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

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

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