Activewear Shorts


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Slick Rock Bermuda

$59.00

4" Slick Rock Shortie

$49.00

Sand Dollar Short

$54.00

Trestles Board Short

$54.00

Breeze Short

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Breeze Short

The ultimate water-friendly shorts made from Featherweight Stretch™ to dry in a breeze.

activewear shorts - reviews

Great for swim shorts
I purchased these as swim shorts / cover up shorts. I am self conscious about my butt, and prefer swim shorts now that I am "older". These will make perfect swim shorts as they are a nice, light, and comfortable fabric with a bit of "give" to them and they will dry quickly. I am 5' 9" and 170#, 42" butt. The size 14 is a good fit for me. I just wish that Athleta had an option somewhere between the 4" inseam and the "Bermuda" option of these Breeze shorts which has a 12" inseam. A 6"-7" inch length would be so wonderful for those of us who want a bit longer length but don't want the almost to your kneecap length. Overall I am happy with them and they will certainly provide more coverage than a mere swimsuit bottom.

cute shorts
I am 5' 10" and 140 pounds. I do not usually wear ... shorts but wanted shorts to wear over my bathing suit while at the beach. I think these shorts are great. They washed well and they air dry quickly. I bought them because of the SPF and quick drying time... I am very pleased. Well made and very cute style. I really like the 4 pockets and the added touch of the draw string at the waist. I normally wear a size 6 or 8. I ordered the 6 and it fit just right. I wear these shorts for walks, runs, hikes, pool, beach.

Best shorts EVER!
I ordered these shorts as a cover up to a bathing suit I bought (which I also LOVE). As a petite, very athletic body, it is so hard for me to find shorts that fit right. I have a teeny waist, VERY muscular rear and quads. These shorts compliment my figure beautifully! I love the drawstring waist. At 5'2" the length is flattering. I ended up buying 2 more pairs. I wear them every day!!! Please keep making bottoms w/ a drawstring! LOVE these shorts!

The perfect pair of shorts for ... athletic women
I am 52 years old, 5'1", athletic, 130 lbs but muscular. I fit into a size 2. I read through the reviews and saw the trend of these shorts running on the large side. I usually take a 4, and these size 2's fit me like a 4 so take heed! These shorts are nothing but flattering even for a woman of my age. Most shorts are either too ... too long. I want to show off my legs but not hang out of my shorts, and these do the trick. You do have to have a rather flat behind, however, so be forewarned. I wish the other colors were available in my size!

Breeze ... Love These Shorts!
I love these shorts & ordered them in Black & Cargo as part of my first ever Athleta order. I bought them for a trip to Cabo, but now that I'm back in Austin, I find myself grabbing a pair of these shorts as my Go To Mom Uniform! I am just under 5'4", 127lbs, and the size 4 hangs nicely, but is a little looser on the waist than I expected. The shorts do have a bit of drawstring adjustment, in addition to the zip & double hook closure, so it works out fine- just wanted any readers to know that as a size 4 ... they won't likely be too tight. I wear these lightweight shorts to run errands, sit by the pool with kids, to supervise kids in Agility Class at school, and more... on my height, the ... hits a flattering part of the thigh, but not too ... I've gotten compliments on my legs recently, and I really think it's these shorts! Unassuming, but they lay flat & light, with flattering length! I flinched to think that I paid [$] a pair for these, but now that I know how much I wear them, I'm glad I splurged- they're not just for water!

Great Shorts!
I saw these shorts in one of the promo emails I received from Athleta. It promised that these are one of the most popular items. So, I decided to give them a try. I needed a pair of functional shorts that I can wear when setting up races for a local running club. The material is awesome - deceptively thin but very durable. Also, sometimes thinner fabrics can make you feel indecent but this is NOT the case with these shorts. The pockets with zippers are very useful. I needed these pockets to stash various must have items during race day set up/load out. Last, these shorts dry so quickly. Another plus when working in hot weather. Bottom line, I can see why these shorts are so popular - they deliver comfort, style, functionality, durability and can be worn for both work and play.

Love it so much, I bought several more...don''t compete with me when they go on sale!
Great shorts....(1) first...these shorts run really large. I wear a size 2 in other Athleta shorts but a 0 in these and the 0 still gives me room, (2) I am getting older and don't like my shorts clinging to my stomach...even with ordering the smaller size, these shorts do not cling to me and hug my child created belly. The shorts also have a tie to tighten them the way you like, (3) the material is really really comfortable, drys fast, and washes well, (4) the shorts have pockets, which are nice to have when you need them, (5) the colors are muted tones so they go with most any t shirt, (6) lastly, the shorts make you look good...they are slimming but not hugging.

Super Shorts!
I Love these shorts! The material is lightweight and the cut is flattering. These shorts will be great for everyday wear, but mostly for summer activities by the pool or at the beach. I'm at the beach a lot, so I like to have a pair of shorts to throw on over my suit that are lightweight, attractive, and comfortable. I walk my dogs on the beach, so the pockets come in handy for treats and pick up baggies. They are quick drying as well, so they'll be great to wear on the boat! I'm 5'3" and weigh 120 lbs and ordered a size 4 which fit perfectly, with a little room in the waist. The shorts fall on the hip more than on the waist, which is typically a more flattering look. The color blue is really pretty, but I'm sure I'll be ordering them in other colors as well!

Cute shorts!
As a 5'4" woman with "athletic" thighs, these shorts are actually flattering! I have a very hard time finding shorts that make my legs look nice and actually swore off shorts for a few years. I'll be wearing shorts again this summer thanks to the Breeze Shorts!

Nice shorts but not the "right fit" for body type
I just recieved my shorts, orange size 6. This is my first purchase from Athleta. These shorts look like they are well made and have nice detail with zippered pockets and quality stitching. The orange color is nice and not too bright. I expected the waist to be low, which wasn't a problem. The shorts felt a tad big, so, I'll send back for a size 4. Even though I ordered these shorts according to the size chart, I just didn't know what to expect, since this was my first purchase. Now I know to order a size smaller. The length was as expected, but there was too much excess fabric in the leg area, which made shorts appear to bulge out too much. They just appeared too loose. I am not sold on the way these appear on me...maybe it's because the length is a bit on the shorter side for my leg type. My legs are average...not stick thin nor muscular. I hope the size 4 works. Soon to find out.

Water shorts
Was looking for a good quality, quick dry shorts to wear for recreational water activities such as canoeing, kayaking, wading, swimming -while covering up my 40+ year old (upper) thighs. The shorts are not swim shorts, so they do not have a liner. I my wore swim suit bottoms under the shorts. (to date) I have only wore the shorts once while kayaking. They were very comfortable, light, and fast drying. The waist was a little big, but the shorts have a draw string that allow you to cinch in the waist line for tighter fit. The nice thing about the shorts, is the type of material they are constructed with. When wet, it does not cling to your skin. So far I like the shorts and would recommend them to others.

$44.00

Hana 2 in 1 Short

$56.00

Presto Bermuda

$49.00 Available in Special Sizes

Blast Tri Short by Sugoi®

$55.00

Fusion Short

$49.00 Available in Plus Sizes

Dash Short

$49.00 Available in Plus Sizes

Take Two Short

$44.00 Available in Plus Sizes

Flash Bermuda

$59.00 Available in Plus Sizes

Hana Run Short

$39.00 Available in Plus Sizes

Stripe Hana Run Short

$46.00 Available in Plus Sizes

Lap Short

$49.00

Swift Short

$32.00

Grace Short

$34.00

Vata Short

$39.00

Kickbooty™ Yoga Short

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Kickbooty™ Yoga Short

The most flattering short we make to turn your backside into your best side.

activewear shorts - reviews

My Favorite Shorts by far
i purchase one of these pair of shorts because i love the "biker shorts" look......i am 5'8" tall, size 8, 135 pounds and ordered size md. just for reference......all i can say is i love them soooo much i have ordered atleast 5 more pair........and would buy more had they more colors available.....these shorts FLATTER YOUR BUTT, are a nice weight (not too heavy and not too lightweight) , DON'T hug your stomach to the point that you get a muffin top, launder well and especially DON'T ride up your legs when you're wearing them........there are NO cons to these shorts that i've found.......to all the people that said they ride up your legs maybe you've ordered a size too small because i know when i order my racerback tank tops and if they're too small they will ride up my stomach?!........i run in these, walk in these and wear them everywhere and have pulled them down maybe two times at the most in twice as many months.......BUY THESE SHORTS and you will be glad you did (so will your boyfriend/husband)........they make you feel very sexy wearing them!

These shorts are destined to become a favorite of mine during the summer months. I wear these running on the treadmill at the gym, and they don't ride up. They also wick away moisture so that you can't tell that your legs are sweating until you take the shorts off. I was worried on ordering them that they would be too ... tight, but the 5' inseam is perfect for me (i'm 5'1 with ... legs). I was also worried that my regular size xs would be too small, but the shorts seem to fit true to size and the rise of them is such that they don't create any muffin top. These ... comfortable and soft; I hardly feel as though I'm wearing them when I work out! The price for them is also good; I'm off to buy a few more pairs before they run out in my size.

Shorts fit the bill!
I am always looking for shorts that have the perfect length to cover my rear plus and inch or two down my 38-year old thighs and that will stay in place. I've worn these shorts during several different types of workouts and I have been pleased with their performance. I am 5'3" and 125 pounds and the size small fit well. The fabric was slightly less weight than I was expecting but ok. The flat waist design and seams are flattering to my shape. The compression keeps the shorts in place and provides good support but doesn't squeeze. I'm training for a marathon so I do a lot of running plus I hit the gym several times/week for crosstraining and theses shorts have been perfectly versitile. Thumbs up!

Good shorts for gym and yoga
These are great shorts for the gym and yoga at a reasonable price. I got them in every color (though pink is not really my thing) as good shorts are hard to find. I like the waistband a lot as I don't have to keep adjusting like many yoga shorts. I have muscular thighs and these shorts work really well without cutting off at the bottom. My only complaint is NO petite sizes. Athleta does a pretty good job at bringing petite pants and a few dresses. Why not shorts? Just because it's a ... doesn't mean it works for a ... person! (same with tops actually!) The length is a little longer than I would like, but with most things, as a petite person, you just have to put up with it as I'm not going to spend the money to alter fitness clothing. Otherwise, nice shorts, good quality fabric. Hoping Athleta will keep things in stock that get good reviews. They tend to sell something one season, sell out, and then move on to the next thing.

$34.00