Need Recs for Running Shorts

[nylucy4]

Can anyone recommend a good website for buying running shorts and also some brands? I prefer shorts that aren't too short. The weather has gotten really hot here and my running pants have become unbearable. TIA!

[Robyn1007]

Fitting for you:

www.lucy.com

I have their swift knee short, interval running skirt and 5k running skirt. I love them all. I also have a lot of their tops and capris and casual shorts. It all wears really well and is so comfortable. I look like a Lucy advertisement when I workout.

[SusanMac]

I like a lot of Title9's clothes, but have never purchased their running shorts.

In fact, I haven't bought any running shorts online. For me, I really have to try them on first. My favorite are Brooks, since they don't ride up on me, but I also wear compression shorts from DeSoto quite often. I find the compression style really comfortable. Zoot makes good ones w/side pockets. They're actually tri shorts.

If you go to runnersworld.com, they have a lot of articles reviewing different running clothes. For their clothing reviews, I'm honestly not certain how much of it is ad driven. But it will at least give you a lot of brands in one website.

[Robyn1007]

Susan, I thought of you this morning when I saw on Lucy's website they have a new style of running skirt. It's flouncy! I agree on the compression style short, that's why I like their swift knee short.

[nylucy4]

Thanks ladies. I knew I could count on you!

[ktg0930]

A lot of my shorts are Moving Comfort that I have gotten from Sierra Trading Post on-line. It's hit or miss what's there, but the prices are right.

I like the Moving Comfort shorts and I also like the one pair of Brooks shorts that I have. I have an old pair of Nike shorts that I don't like as much. They are okay, but not my favorites.

[SusanMac]

I don't know what flouncy means :-)....but I'll go check it out. You've raved about their clothes many times, but I still haven't tried them yet. Keep forgetting.

[Kate B]

I know you asked for web sites, but wanted to chime in that my fav running "bottoms" now are Champion running skirts I got at Target. I think they are $20 regular, but if you wait for a sale, you can get them for $17 or so. I like the built in shorts under the skirt... not too tight, not too loose.

I'll check out Lucy, too!

Kate

[Miss Giggles]

I like my Nike Tempo running shorts. My target ones are ok but they don't fit as well. Under Armour ones are pretty good too.

[SusanMac]

Those Champion skirts at Target don't fit me. Grrr. How I'd love a running skirt that isn't $70+ (which is what most of them cost)!! Apparently, the entire clothing industry feels that my thighs are too large for my waistline (or the other way around!) - it's my mother's fault.

[Love to Run]

Moving Comfort is also my favorite. I really pay attention to the length of the inseam and whether it is traditional rise or low rise (I'm way too old for low rise shorts). I prefer to try them on because so many styles just aren't very comfortable and this is one item where comfort is especially important.

Sierra Trading and Campmor are 2 websites I use for casual/athletic clothing but I have quite a few running bras and shorts so I haven't bought any online lately. If the catalog description doesn't provide the length of the inseam I would call their customer service and inquire since that's so important to me.

Carole

[Natasha]

Hi nylucy!

I don't buy them online but some of my favourite running shorts are Sugoi and New Balance. However, I do like them on the short side.

[Robyn1007]

Originally Posted by SusanMac

I don't know what flouncy means :-)....but I'll go check it out. You've raved about their clothes many times, but I still haven't tried them yet. Keep forgetting.

I think if you check it out you'll see what I mean. It's the only word I could come up with to describe it.

[zwieback]

Wow! I must be a major tightwad. Do you guys really spend $40-$50 on a pair of shorts!?!??? I just usually find my workout clothes on the sales racks at Target, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, etc.

[Natasha]

I'm not sure I've ever paid $40 or $50 for shorts... I've found good sales. In fact, I just bought a cute pair of tri shorts the other day - $51 marked down to $35 and then 20% off that. I was a happy girl!

I have paid $$ for some other gear but fortunately not for shorts.

Good luck with the hunt and happy trails

[Angelina]

Question...is the liner in the running shorts really that important? I know cotton underwears get all sweaty, but what if you wear appropriate underwears?

And do you have enough shorts to last you for a few runs? I can not do laundry every day as I don't have a washer/dryer, so it would be every two weeks or so.

Without underwears, I could only wear the shorts once!

[Robyn1007]

Originally Posted by zwieback

Wow! I must be a major tightwad. Do you guys really spend $40-$50 on a pair of shorts!?!??? I just usually find my workout clothes on the sales racks at Target, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, etc.

I keep an eye out for sales but yes I do spend that kind of money on athletic wear that fits well and functions how I want it too. I have 2 pairs of shorts and 2 skirts so I can not wash as frequently but none of those 4 look anything but brand new after many washings and one has a white background and has gone through a downpour.

I just save my money elsewhere. I buy a lot of my everyday clothes on massive sale and/or at Target.

[Robyn1007]

Originally Posted by Angelina

Question...is the liner in the running shorts really that important? I know cotton underwears get all sweaty, but what if you wear appropriate underwears?

And do you have enough shorts to last you for a few runs? I can not do laundry every day as I don't have a washer/dryer, so it would be every two weeks or so.

Without underwears, I could only wear the shorts once!

I don't wear undies while running so my bottoms get washed after every run (another reason I pay for well made stuff). Undies just add more things to ride up, chafe, irritate etc. Same goes for cycling and tri shorts.

[Love to Run]

The lined shorts are so much more comfortable! We have enough heat and humidity that I wear the coolest possible outfits for running in the summer. Another good shopping place is the expo held before a large running event (usually a marathon). The vendors have a wide variety of clothes at a good price. I've never paid $40-50 for shorts but when I found a pair I really liked on Sierra Trading I ordered one pair, wore them for a week and then order more before they ran out of my size. The good news is that they last forever!

Carole

[SusanMac]

I wear undies with loose running shorts and will wear them a handful of times before washing (unless it's super humid/sweaty). For compression shorts, I don't wear undies & just hand wash them in the shower after each workout. For the spandex/compression fabric, I think they last longer if you hand wash them anyway (vs a washing machine).

I'm willing to pay in the $30-range for good quality shorts that fit great & have the features I need. That's partly b/c I only really need 2 pairs shorts. I like to have lots of options for tops, tho

It's interesting you mention cost, though. The current RunnersWorld has an interesting article where they tried to buy a complete running outfit for under $100. Of all the 'discount' running gear, technical shirts were the best. The article said that running shorts were hard to find at discount prices/locations (like Target and Sears)

[ktg0930]

I wear the shorts with liners and wash them in the shower--I wear them once, wash in shower, wear them again and then throw them in the laundry.

I'll have to check out that Runners World article. I have a bunch of wicking tanks from the Reebok outlet that I love and were $10-$15 each. My shorts are usually <$20 each. I might spend up to $30 for great shorts, but not more than that.