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4.5
I (28F, bought these on my husband's account) got these because I needed a pair of exercise shorts to wear when I go walking around my neighborhood in the summer heat, with a pocket I could put my phone in. I usually walk, I don't really run or jog due to a heart condition, but these were perfect even when I wanted to do an occasional sprint. They don't ride up in general, however when sprinting (and I mean all-out sprinting, not jogging), they did ride up a bit, but I also have pretty narrow thighs. This riding up wasn't enough to be an issue but does make me wary of putting my phone in the pocket when I run. For those who run at a slower pace and jog (not lifting your legs as high) this probably won't be as much of an issue. Honestly, that's the only potential issue I can see is workouts involving lifting your leg up high could lead to just enough riding up to knock your phone out of the pocket. I'm probably going to stitch a little pocket cover with a snap on just to keep my phone more secure for the few times I want to all-out run. For walking and jogging though I think you might be fine. For reference, my phone is an iPhone X. So phone size could also impact whether or not that is an issue for you.The material is so comfortable and the fit is superb. I was honestly worried about getting something a little higher waisted because while my hips are wide, my waist is tiny, so even stretchy high-waisted things usually will be too big on my waist, but this fits perfectly without being too loose or too tight. The material around the waist is stretchy, and there is also a band of elastic at the top of the waist to help keep it in place. It's just tight enough to give a little bit of a control top effect to even my small waist, hiding that quarantine-baking-tummy-pooch. I can also easily fold over the high waist to make it low waisted if I want.Material is breathable and moisture wicking, I felt like they didn't get wet and sweaty even when I was spending hours out in the hot Tennessee sun. They are my go-to for walking and gardening.I'm also wearing them a lot even when I'm not working out. They are just so comfortable. I've taken naps in these. We're still in quarantine so I'm in that no-man's-land of trying to figure out what to wear everyday that isn't pajamas or real clothes, and I keep coming back to these shorts. I've got two more pairs in my cart as I write this review. I've never been someone to turn to "athleisure" when it comes to running errands, but I have worn these on what few short outings I have dared take. I've started wearing them under summer dresses that are just a little too short to feel comfortable bending over in. I'm just going to start wearing them all the time, seriously. They fit great, they make my butt look good, they are perfect for workouts, they are well made and sturdy (trust me, I'm a seamstress), and they look nice enough that I feel like I can wear them for running simple errands and not be judged.And at the time of my writing this, they are only $14.99, so that's fantastic. Seriously, I love these. Also for reference, I ordered a small, and my hips (at widest point, around butt) is 39 inches, and my waist (at the narrowest point, which is above where these hit) is 25 inches. Kind of a large waist-to-hip ratio, and still these aren't too loose around my waist, nor do I think they would be too tight or uncomfortable for someone with my hip size but a more normal waist size. It's a really nice material that has both sufficient stretch without feeling flimsy or like they'll stretch out too easily, which is nice to find in shorts that are also cheap.
