Essential Bird Shorts

$66

Color: Twilight
Size
Inseam
Description

High compression fabric meets a streamlined design in the new Essential Bird Shorts. Minimal seams means better fit and comfort, and a wide waistband with 2-in-1 secure rear pocket allows you to easily store items on the go. 5" inseam across all sizes.

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
• Redwood: Mariama is 5'7" and wearing size 4

       

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

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E.
Favorite gym shorts

These shorts are my favorite for gym workouts or a quick jog. They do ride up a bit while running but are always comfortable and the waistband is the perfect hug without being too tight. The new twilight color is super cute!

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Michelle G.
Almost perfect

I just ran for the first time in my new Essential Bird Shorts and was pleasantly surprised.

1) I generally hate high waisted shorts, but these aren't super tight and they do have a "smoothing" effect to them which I appreciate.

2)I was sure my phone would bounce out of the back pocket and it did (thankfully I felt it happening and was able to grab it).... but i quickly realized it fits in the zipper pocket (I thought my iphone 14 Max would be too big). But then I didn't know what to do with my car key - I certainly wasn't going to risk that bouncing out of the non-zip pocket and losing it in the weeds. I ended up stashing it in my bra.

3) My old shorts (different brand) have a silicone strip on the legs to keep them from riding up and I wasn't sure these would stay down, but they did. I did have to pull them down once about 2 miles in, but then they stayed put, probably because I was sweaty/sticky by then.

4) They are about a 1/2 inch shorter than my old shorts and I was worried that my legs would chaffe because of where the hem is. I was pleasantly surprised they did not, even without using my chub rub stuff. I'm actually wondering I had trouble with my old shorts because of the silicone band.

All in all, I'm very happy and will be purchasing additional pairs. My only complaint is not having a second, smaller zip pocket for my key. I'm guessing if I tried hard enough, I could get my phone AND my key in the zip pocket.

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Anna L.

I wanted to love these but unfortunately they just didn’t work for me. The legs rode up big time while running and because they are 5in it just felt like a lot fabric bunched up and I get a serious wedgie.

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E.B.
Perfect for Running or Lounging!

It was my first time trying out the essential bird shorts (and the material) and I love the fit and feel. I first bought the redwood color, then purchased the ink blue because I liked them so much! The waistband is not to tight which bothers me with out types of compression shorts.