Advice re best shorts

[mrsgilly48]

Going to brave shorts as hate my legs but needs must lol!! Like the look of 2 in 1 shorts. Any tips on longer length type which may cover slightly more of my thunder thighs! Thanks

[MrFox001 Graduate10]

Hiya, I know how you feel but from a male perspective. I hadn't worn shorts in public since August Bank Holiday 1999. Anyway i invested in a pair of TCA Tech Lightweight shorts and haven't stopped wearing them since. They are comfortable and not to much above the knee. I think they do one for Ladies as well.

[Couchpotato2 in reply to MrFox001]

They look really nice for men but cant find long ones for women... do send me a link if you have more luck

[davelinks Graduate10]

Been wearing Addidas climalite (or climcool) shorts for some years, just above the knee, with a liner, still in good condition, recommended..

Am wearing them in my photo I put on. A few days ago..

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well I just wear M&S active wear ones. They’re basically short leggings (in fact I have them in long, capri and short lengths). Really comfy, have a handy little zip pocket and they don’t look hideous! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Couchpotato2 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Hi Cheeky, are those the ones you went for: marksandspencer.com/quick-d...

[HinchleyMum Graduate10]

I run in these Flatik Womens Active Running Yoga Short Workout Shorts with Pocket S amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DBXVPBS/...

Great deep side pockets that easily hold my iPhone XS on one side and a squashy water bottle on the other side!

[Alissum Graduate10]

I’ve just bought a pair of Decathlon trail running baggy shorts. Lovely to run in, I’m going to buy another pair.

They are a light weight fabric with an inner panty. A drawstring cord. Two zipped pockets, one front, one back, quite roomy. Four open pockets on the hips, two front and two back. Pockets Suitable for a 250ml soft flask, tissues, snacks, phone, keys etc. I don’t need to use a running belt when I wear these shorts.

They are a nice length and they aren’t baggy, just not tight.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Alissum]

I’ve been looking at these after seeing a lady wearing them on a recent trail race They are many-pocketed which I love for longer runs on the trail Might just get me a pair. They’re not expensive 😃

[Alissum Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

I’ve got another pair on order. I like the look of the trail skorts as well. I’ve never worn a skort. Decathlon have two types, both have Lycra shorts underneath but one skort the shorts are longer.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Hello Mrsgilly, I’ve got the 2-in-1 shorts and they are really cool this time of year and the Lycra shorts are quite thin. Mine are the short ones because if I’m going to be out in the sun I might as well get brown legs at the same time.

Mine are ASICS with a zip pocket at the back, but I think most brands do them

[Kertesz Graduate10]

I have Nike 2-in-1 Eclipse shorts and they’re my FAVOURITE thing to run in on a hot day - they’re dri-fit (so no, aherm, sweaty bits...) and they have a neat pocket on the side of each ‘under’ leg bit... as well as a little key pocket on the waistband - so phone, small water bottle etc can all be taken care of. I think they come in 3” and 5” lengths - I have the shorter ones, but tbh, I don’t feel too immodest in them - and thought they were the long ones until I measured them to buy a second pair! Prices seem to vary wildly, but I bought mine new from eBay. X

[misswobble Graduate10]

I fancy the Ron Hill marathon ones. Six pockets! 😃👍. They are two layered jobs - contrasting colours

Decathlon have some trails ones I like the look of too I’ve seen someone wearing them.