Expntl Athletics
Faster Than Light Short
Faster Than Light Short
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Summer running has never looked this good. We merged our best selling fabric with the functional design of our Speed Shorts to bring you our Faster Than Light Short. These shorts fit and feel like a glove, with improved sizing adjustments from our Speed Shorts. They are a Summer training staple, and scream runner girl.
Details:
- Our best selling fabric, made for high intensity movement
- Unique 1/2 elastic waistband taper design for maximum comfort around your stomach (no pinching around your stomach) while still ensuring shorts do not budge
- Thigh design ensures spandex do not ride up during movement
- Side pockets, perfectly placed and sized for weightless feel with zero movement. Made for your phone, keys, gels, and more
- No front seam
- Reflective logo on the back
- Flattering back "V" seam to accentuate the glutes
Inseam measurements:
We do NOT believe that one size fits all, which is why we use a grading method for our inseam measurements. This allows the shorts to look and feel the same on all sizes.
Inseam Grading of Spandex Shorts:
xsmall- 9 cm
small- 10.2 cm
medium- 11.4 cm
large- 12.6 cm
xlarge- 13.8 cm
Sizing:
- Runs true to size. If you are in between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
- Caitlyn is 5'8, has a 26" waist, and wears a size xsmall.
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Initial try-on had me worried; these feel tight for a between-sizes person (I’m XS hips, S/M waist after 3 kids). However, they stretch well and open up a bit after a few wears. I wore these for my marathon and literally had people cheering on the pink shorts the entire way. They matched my racing shoes and held my gel stash with zero bouncing. So nice to have a fun and feminine color with great pockets! I’d love a rear waistband pocket for something bigger like my phone/flask but otherwise, these are perfect racing shorts! I would caution, they do run tight at the hem if you have muscular legs. XS really is XS.
I've always ran in flowy shorts instead of these compression type ones, just because im insecure lol. But these are really comfy! They don't move while I run and securely holds my phone and gels while not feeling weighed down. The colors are cute!! Especially the Pink. It makes me feel so confident! Also on the waist band in the back its thicker which I haven't noticed on any other shorts but its really nice! And I've noticed that I don't get 🐫 with these. It almost seems thicker in that area too to prevent that!
The only thing Im not stoked about is the sizing. I wish there was a better sizing guide. I'm normally a small so I got a small but had to return them and then I ordered mediums. The mediums are great. Its not a perfect fit though. I don't have a big butt lol but maybe a Large would have been better for me? But also maybe not since they are compression. 🤷🏻♀️ Regardless I love them! And am happy they even exist in the first place(:
I thought these shorts (as a set) looked super cute. I was skeptical honestly because I don’t know anyone who wears the brand and a lot of running influencers were pushing these (which sometimes makes me not trust it’s actually a quality product 🫠). But, the reviews and colors were amazing so I went for it. I originally order the blue and loved them SO MUCH, I now own the purple, too. Andddd I’ll be getting more. I own thousands of dollars worth of running shorts from many brands, big and small. These are my favorite. I don’t even want to wear anything else on my runs now. They stay in place but aren’t so tight that they feel suffocating or “stuck.” I love the pockets. I have both a medium and a small and like the S better although even the M, which are slightly big don’t move and are great. I’m size 27, appromiately. 5’8, 145lbs. If you are debating, get them! I’ll be wearing this brand for my next marathon in October. I also love this is a woman owned brand. Cant wait to see what others come out and I’ll be trying other products from this brand. Thank you for making amazing and cute running gear!
Absolutely love these shorts! Perfect for a race, workout, or easy run. They're very flattering and comfortable. The large pockets store plenty of gels, phone, keys, etc., and everything stays in place. These aren't my first and definitely won't be my last.
Absolutely love these shorts, they DO NOT move at all when I’m running. Definitely size up, they are really compressive. I just want more colors!