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Review Snapshot
4.8
952 Ratings
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
Overall size
Most Liked Positive Review
Vey light

Very light and well fitting. Great for exercising.

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Most Liked Negative Review
Size is way off

Don't buy as they can't be returned. I ordered an extra small and it is equivalent to a large. I own these shorts in a different colour so I am pretty confident about the size.

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LOVE the fit

Submitted 1 month ago

By Leigh H

From Undisclosed

Weight 140–150 lbs

Height 5'4"

Reviewed at

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Please bring these back! Mid doesn't work for my body type. I've looked for the last few months and haven't been available for a while. :( Please tell me these have not been discontinued?!?!

Bring the high rise back!

Submitted 2 months ago

By Hannah S.

From Undisclosed

Weight 120–130 lbs

Height 5'6"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I LOVE the fit of these and the mid rise just don't cut it. If anything, these could be a little more high rise to me. Athleta, please bring the high rise back! I would buy in every color.

Bring them back!

Submitted 2 months ago

By Michele M

From Undisclosed

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

Athleta, why would you stop making something that was clearly so popular with your customers? At this point I'm going to have to start shopping other brands. As an Icon card member, I've been really disappointed with you pulling my reliable staples.

Do I need to start looking for another brand? When are these

Submitted 2 months ago

By Jen L

From Undisclosed

Weight 150–160 lbs

Height 5'6"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

These are the best shorts!! Are you going to be restocking the high rise ones ??

Perfect walking/running shorts!!

Submitted 3 months ago

By Jenn L

From Undisclosed

Weight 150–160 lbs

Height 5'5"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

The fit is perfect! Please tell me these will be coming back in stock soon????The mid rise doesn't work for me.

Please restock ASAP!!

Submitted 3 months ago

By Hannah P

From Undisclosed

Weight 140–150 lbs

Height 5'6"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

The fit is perfect!! It covers everything that needs to be covered!! These are the best shorts you guys have!! They're so flattering. Not a fan of the mesh mid rise at all as they do no good for my shorter torso! Please please restock the high rise ASAP! And do lots of colors!! I'll buy them all!!

The Perfect Running Short

Submitted 3 months ago

By Suzann, F

From Columbus, OH

Weight 140–150 lbs

Height 5'7"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

These are the perfect shorts for running!! So comfortable. The rise is high enough that it covers my belly button which makes these perfect to pair with a sports bra for hotter runs, but still look great with a tank/long sleeve for cooler runs. The length is also long enough so they don't chafe/ride up but short enough that they look so cute on. Please bring these back!! These are superior to the mid rise version!

Please bring back high rise mesh racer!!

Submitted 3 months ago

By Jennifer L

From Undisclosed

Weight 140–150 lbs

Height 5'6"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

The best of the best. I have long legs and a short torso and these are amazing and fit perfectly!! I need them back as the ones I have are fading. I have 5 pairs. I need to buy 5 more.

Perfect fi

Submitted 4 months ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'2"

Verified Buyer

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Comments about Mesh Racer Run High Rise 3"" Short

perfect fit

Please bring these back!!!

Submitted 6 months ago

By Erin

From Undisclosed

Weight 140–150 lbs

Height 5'5"

Reviewed at

athleta.gap.com/

I have been wearing these shorts since they first released them. For me, they are perfect! I have larger thighs, so they aren't too tight and the high rise of the shorts is spot on! It hides my stomach (which is def a problem area for me) and I love that I can wear a cropped shirt or a longer shirt with them and both look good. They definitely aren't for everyone as my daughter who is built with leaner legs and less curves than me did not love them. But if you are curvy, these are definitely shorts I recommend. I'm 5'5" 150lbs and a medium. I am begging Athleta to bring these shorts back because they are wonderful as you can see from the many positive reviews!