Essential Bird Shorts

$66

Simple and soft-finish lightweight compression shorts, featuring a drop-in rear phone pocket and secure zip storage in a 5" inseam


Color: Twilight
Size
Inseam
5 in stock
Key Features

Compressive Fit: High rise wide  waistband stays put and offers support
Smooth & Simple: Soft-finish lightweight fabric with no side seams
Secure Storage: 2 in 1 center back waistband pocket, with drop in pocket and secure zipper pocket
Full Collection: 5" shorts also offered in other inseams and tights styles
When to Wear: Wears equally well on the run, to yoga, or anywhere in between, there's a reason they're called "Essential"

Also available in a 9" inseam in the Essential Bird Long Shorts.

Details

• Compressive
• No side seams
• 2 in 1 center back waistband pocket, with drop in pocket and secure zipper pocket
• High rise with wide fit waistband
• 5" inseam (all sizes)

Materials

• Essential Bird Compression (82% recycled polyester, 18% spandex)
• Constructed with bluesign® approved materials
• Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Learn more on our Fabrics page.

Size and Fit

Model Information:
• Twilight: Jenna is 5'10.5" and wearing size 6

       

At Oiselle, our vision is to help all women feel strong and free through the joy of running. Our mission is to design great product, build the sisterhood, and improve the sport. May we all experience the transformative power of sports and community.

Customer Reviews

Based on 56 reviews
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Lucy
Happy with these

Was looking for something less compressive, similar to the Flyte shorts that I don't think are available anymore. These have a similar soft, stretchy feeling, but are made of more substantial material, and have a back pocket, which holds a phone easily. I ordered a size 8 (my usual for Oiselle). I'm 5'3" and 140 lbs. I possibly could have sized down for more compression, but they don't slip while running due to the wide waistband (even with a phone in the pocket), and I don't mind that they're less constricting. Haven't had issues with them riding up.

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Bonita B.
Not running shorts

I really wanted to like these, the fabric is lightweight and the design with the big back pocket has potential. But everyone saying they ride up are correct, and there is zero compression benefit. Not a bad knock-around-the-neighborhood short, but definitely not performance athletic wear.

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Jennifer

The best running shorts. Lightweight, perfect length and they never ride up.

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Lindsay
New favorite

These are my new favorite running shorts. The only thing that could make them better would be pockets on the legs. I love the waist band, doesn’t dig. True to size. For reference, what works for me: I’m 5’2”, 130lbs, 28” waist, 38” hips, 22” quads. Size 6 fits perfectly!!