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Women's Glycerin Short

$40.00
Style # 220262
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Camouflaged as a hip fashion short that sits just below the natural waistline, this fast little number just might be what choose for your next race. The stretch-woven shell paired with a light stretch waist and side panel offer excellent range of motion and comfort.

• Fit: Semi-fitted
• 3½" inseam
• Wide moisture-moving waistband
• Envelope-style back pocket
• Soft inner liner

Want to see how these shorts compare to the rest of our collection? Check out our Women's Bottoms Guide.

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Glycerin Short
 
4.3

(based on 41 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (23)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (37)
  • Comfortable (34)
  • Allows free movement (29)
  • Breathable (26)
  • Dries quickly (22)

Cons

  • Too short (5)
  • Poor fit (4)

Best Uses

  • Running (32)
  • Gym (19)
  • Warm weather (19)
  • Casual wear (10)
  • Competition (8)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      100% 

      (4 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Fit:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      88% 

      (29 reviews)

      Feels too big

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (21), Competitive athlete (12), Gym rat (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (38)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Favorite Pair!

I wear these all the time in the hot florida weather and they don't get heavy from sweat nor is the sweat obvious to an outsider. They are a loose fit which is a nice...Read complete review

I wear these all the time in the hot florida weather and they don't get heavy from sweat nor is the sweat obvious to an outsider. They are a loose fit which is a nice change since I tend to be built bigger in the thighs with a narrow waist. They don't ride up. I can wear these shorts to run a 10k (I did actually) or to spinning class, out on the trail, or walking around the shopping center. The wide waistband means there's never a muffin top effect and the no-drawstring means I don't have to worry about tightening or anything becoming untied in a run. I wish they had more colors.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

strange fit

I bought this on-line without trying them on first. Mistake. I would not have purchased had I tried them on, because they have a very strange fit: too low-cut & too short...Read complete review

I bought this on-line without trying them on first. Mistake. I would not have purchased had I tried them on, because they have a very strange fit: too low-cut & too short on the one hand, but strangely baggy in the front near the top of the crotch on the other. I am slim & never have a "muffin top" in any other clothes, but these shorts make me look a little chubby, with a small muffin top. Ugh! I attribute this to the very short inseam & low cut: they stop about 2 inches below my belly button. They are very short -- perhaps too short; we shall see. Also, I have a little bit of a booty, and the back of the shorts pull and stretch in an unflattering way, making my hips & the junk in my trunk look much bigger than they truly are. The interior undies are small and feel constricting. I like that in general, the profile is narrow and slim, in contrast to the most recent Nike tempo shorts I have purchased which resemble diapers. I was excited about these Glycerin shorts, but sadly they are very unflattering. For size comparison: I am usually a size 0-4 in street clothes, depending on brand; wear a S in the Nike Tempo & an XS in the Athleta Hana short. I ordered a pair of S in the Glycerin. I don't think going up a size would help, because this would probably make them too baggy. Overall: I give these shorts a resounding UGH.

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4.0

pocket torn off first day

By pipi

from OH

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Allows Free Movement
  • Breathable
  • Comfortable
  • Dries Quickly
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Gym
    • Running
    • Team Sports
    • Warm Weather

    Comments about Glycerin Short:

    the back pocket is a disappointment. It can't hold a few keys including an electronic car key, quickly torn off -thread went loose- after 1h of running. Now it became another pair of shorts without pockets.
    I bought this for the pocket! It is so hard to find women shorts with durable large pockets!
    but if you dont care about pockets, this is a good one.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    5.0

    New favorite shorts!

    By jrunner

    from Florida

    About Me Avid Athlete

    Pros

    • Allows Free Movement
    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Dries Quickly
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Running
      • Warm Weather

      Comments about Glycerin Short:

      These shorts are my new favorites! They are very light weight which is wonderful in the Florida heat. They are not too short and the soft waist band is nice too. These look great with the infiniti bra and the race day tank.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      4.0

      Great light weight short

      By Nades

      from Asheville, North Carolina

      About Me Avid Athlete

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • No pocket

      Best Uses

      • Gym
      • Running

      Comments about Glycerin Short:

      Very comfortable and light weight short. No pocket or drawstring.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      3.0

      Not so flattering

      By Char

      from Yuba City, CA

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Glycerin Short:

          These were very comfortable, but not as flattering as I had hoped they would be. The 2-in-1 Glycerin shorts are much better.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          5.0

          My favorite running shorts

          By Ironwoman

          from Ashland, OR

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Allows Free Movement
          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Dries Quickly
          • Great colors
          • Hip Pocket
          • Lightweight
          • Low Waist

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Coffee Stop
            • Competition
            • Gym
            • Running

            Comments about Glycerin Short:

            I am very picky about my running shorts. I usually prefer the old school split leg shorts because I want great movement and don't want to feel restricted. I wanted something cuter but still very functional. I love how these shorts fit low on the waist and are short to allow for a nice range of movement. The have a nice hip pocket and built in liner.
            I usually wear a size small (5'6", 132) but the small was too tight. The medium size is a great fit.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            2.0

            Not very attractive on the tush

            By Heather

            from Fl

            About Me Competitive Athlete

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Glycerin Short:

                  The shorts are cute and fit well but the underwear ride up and the material on the outer is this enough that you see the band of the inner undies-just not attractive and a bit annoying.

                  • Fit:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Ran through pregnancy in these shorts

                  By Jen D.

                  from Richmond, VA

                  About Me Avid Athlete

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Allows Free Movement
                  • Comfortable
                  • Dries Quickly
                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Too Short

                  Best Uses

                  • Gym
                  • Running
                  • Warm Weather

                  Comments about Glycerin Short:

                  I wore these shorts to run throughout my pregnancy. The waist band is rather stretchy (I kept it under my belly) and the shorts are not as tight as other running shorts. They are slightly too short for how they fit, but otherwise are a fantastic short.

                  • Fit:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No
                   
                  5.0

                  Love Them!

                  By Enid

                  from Philly, Pa

                  About Me Avid Athlete

                  Pros

                  • Allows Free Movement
                  • Breathable
                  • Comfortable
                  • Lightweight
                  • No Bunching Between Legs

                  Cons

                  • Thin Fabric

                  Best Uses

                  • Running

                  Comments about Glycerin Short:

                  I am 5'3'' and 128# I an hour-glass shaped. I have a hard time buying running shorts because they always ride up and bunch in between my legs, which leads to chafing. (Yes, even with body glide! )This pair of shorts did not! I love them. I am ordering 2 more!

                  They are comfortable and allow unrestricted movement. Another pro is that they have a waist that does not create a "muffin top" appearance. There is also no bunching in between the legs. The pocket in the rear is nice and fits my keys.

                  • Fit:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No
                   
                  5.0

                  Great for distance

                  By Sandra the chubby runner!!

                  from TX

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Allows Free Movement
                  • Breathable
                  • Comfortable
                  • Dries Quickly
                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Glycerin Short:

                      I am not a small runner. I have a hard time finding clothes that fit me well and don't chaffe. I do long distance running and usually have some roll or extra cushion for my clothes to rub, but not these!!!!! If you don't look like a model these are great shorts for you. Light weight and amazing for long runs. Not tight around the butt or legs so I'm comfortable. They are short but not shorter than other running shorts. I'm kinda short so not an issue I worry about. Any woman that has problem areas in the stomach, butt or thighs needs to buy these!!!

                      • Fit:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Most comfortable shorts!

                      By Sammy

                      from Colorado Springs, CO

                      About Me Competitive Athlete

                      Pros

                      • Allows Free Movement
                      • Breathable
                      • Comfortable
                      • Dries Quickly
                      • Lightweight
                      • Secure Pocket

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Gym
                        • Running
                        • Warm Weather

                        Comments about Glycerin Short:

                        I have worn many shorts in my 14 years of running but this is probably the best pair yet. I've had shorts that 'ride up' before and these sit just below the waist and stay put. They're light, breathable, and did I mention comfortable?

                        They don't have an inner pocket for a key like most traditional shorts do...and I actually appreciate this because I've lost keys going to the bathroom with those small inner pockets. This short just has a right side pocket which is a large enough size for a key and credit card, or cash, or a gel. You're not going to carry a ton with these shorts but I feel that items I place in the pocket are much more secure (sown flap, no velcro) than in many other pocket configurations I've used before.

                        I give these shorts a 10/10 if you're wanting a "low rise" short that stays put, is comfortable/moves with you, and has 1 small, secure pocket. It fits true to size in my experience.

                        • Fit:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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