Running Shorts

[CatPeach]

I’m sure this has been done before but I had a look and can’t see a recent thread.

Has anyone got any recommendations for running shorts that actually stay in place and dont ride up? I’ve got chunky legs but dont really care about getting them out. I just want to feel comfortable in this heat!

Most I’ve seen online have pretty bad reviews.

Or even some nice cropped leggings?

Thanks

Decathlon - excellent VFM, sensible cut, good fabric (doesn't go see through) pockets and drawstrings

www.decathlon.co.uk/C-825609-womens-running-shorts

Most readily available in very large sizes -online only Contra (parkrun's range, an ethical brand and more expensive)

contra-movement.com/collections/womens-bottoms

I've been through loads and rarely find anything properly comfortable. They all seem so short and, although I'm not bothered about showing my legs, I need them to cover the fleshy bit of my thighs to avoid chafing.

In all but the very hottest weather I stick with 3/4 leggings. Cycle style shorts are best but often they are also too short.

My current best shorts (ie not cycle shorts) are 7in ones from Ron Hill.

The best ones I have are Decathlon tennis shorts, and then I sew gripper elastic around the top of the legs. I wear a looser fitting pair of shorts on top, as the tennis shorts alone are a bit see-through (they’re meant to be worn under a tennis dress).

I have a pair of Salomon two-in-one shorts but not very impressed with them, to be honest. I don’t think I’ll bother with Salomon kit again - so I’d steer clear of them.

I have a couple of pairs from decathalon that are nice.

Lulu lemon run2 shorts. I have two pairs, 6 yrs old good as new. Never ride up and have built in modesty knickers things. I love them.

I have sweaty Betty power shorts. They don't ride up.

Lucy locket loves has got cycling style shorts, which are amazing and stay in place.

Decathlon has a range of options.
Run Mummy Run also has a really good skort with mid-length cycling shorts/ skirt layer.
I hate shorts that roll up into hotpants and permit leg chaffing.

I love my decathlon shorts, very comfortable and have a little zipped pocket

I like the Sweaty Betty Time Trial shorts. However, I think running shorts are very much about trial and error for each person; I've seen so many reviews where some people say X shorts ride up and Y don't, but other people say the opposite. It depends so much on leg length, shape, size, etc. Just like the fact that women can have a thigh gap or experience chafing whether they're slim or big, shorts for running will be a personal thing. You might need to try a few different ones, Op.

these are great - www.marksandspencer.com/go-move-gym-shorts/p/clp60376048?color=BLACK

I think they keep restocking them so worth asking for email when back in stock