Women's Running Shorts: M10 Icon, Supernova & More

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Whether you're running a 5k or a full marathon, adidas women's running shorts are designed to perform with reflective details and breathable fabrics.

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Womens running shorts

You’ll zoom past the competition when you’re equipped with the right pair of womens running shorts. This adidas collection includes styles and designs to suit all preferences and running distances, starting with a variety of lengths ranging from extra-short to knee-length. Both slim fit and compression fit ladies running shorts are available, with the first offering a modern look and freedom of movement, while the latter uses fabric with Alphaskin technology which takes the shape of your body, locks it in and supports every movement you make. For extra comfort and full coverage, you can choose a high waist womens running shorts model or one offering a high-rise back.

It’s all in the fabric

The fabric used in the creation of womens running shorts makes all the difference, and adidas uses a variety of technologies in its designs to reward you with the utmost support and comfort as you train. The fresh feeling doesn’t have to fade away as you advance with your run, as Polygiene technology gives your shorts anti-odour properties, while Climacool enables ventilation and keeps you dry and cool all the way through. Fabric such as Climalite is lightweight and breathable, and will wick away both sweat and heat from your body to keep that feeling of comfort.

You’ll especially love the details

When choosing your pair of womens running shorts, you should take a few factors into consideration. The technology and fit of your shorts aim at providing support and comfort, but it’s in the details of the design that you’ll find useful and practical features. Running shorts with pockets will enable you to take a few essentials with you on your run, while an elastic drawcord around the waist gives you a more secure fit. And if you plan to go running when it’s dark, a pair of adidas ladies running shorts with reflective details or even 360-degree reflectivity will keep you visible and safe.

Women's Running Shorts Frequently Asked Questions

Why do women’s running shorts have a liner?

Running shorts for women have liners for support and coverage. A liner also means you don’t have to wear underwear — underwear can chafe skin or be uncomfortable, but liners are designed to be lightweight and breathable while avoiding chafing. Longer liners, or built-in short tights, provide compression support in addition to coverage. They also help keep your muscles warm on cooler runs.

Do running shorts matter?

Running shorts make a difference, especially if you’re planning to run regularly. Wearing running shorts matters because they’re made of lightweight materials designed to handle sweat, often with moisture-wicking technologies like adidas AEROREADY fabric. Women’s running shorts can have liners that help avoid chafing and add breathability. Running shorts are designed to make it easy to move. They often have side hem slits or overlapping hems for full range of motion. A lot of running shorts also have details like reflective hits to help with visibility and secure pockets for your key or phone.

Is it better to run in shorts or tights?

Whether it’s better to run in shorts or tights is up to the runner and the weather. Women’s running shorts are better for circulating air. They’re lightweight and breezy and can be more cooling than tights on hot days. (If you train in hot weather, here are some tips for summer running.) Tights are better for muscle support. Their second-skin fit helps minimize chafing while staying out of the way. Long tights are best for cold-weather runs.