Last summer, I purchased a pair of the Patagonia Strider shorts. I like them, as they are really light-weight and fit me well. I run in them often and definitely have them in my “favorites” pile.
However, Dustin kept telling me that the Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts were even better, but that style was only previously available for men.
Guess what? The Patagonia Strider Pro are now available for women! They come in navy, black, and gypsum green and are currently $59.
I purchased them in Gypsum Green and wore them last Sunday for a 7.5 mile run to test them out.
They are super light and fit quite well.
But why are they better than the regular Patagonia Strider? The pockets!
From the Patagonia website, “Designed for the core trail runner, the feature-rich Strider Pro Shorts are made of fast-drying polyester. Four envelope pockets overlap on hips; center-back zippered pocket; odor-resistant built-in liner.”
The Strider Pro shorts are great for long runs or any run where you need to fit a lot of stuff in your pockets (i.e. plenty of space for lots of GU’s). There are pockets on the sides that are quite sizable:
There is also a zippered pocket on the back for more important items like your key or maybe your ID for the post-race beer- vital for trail running!
I know that Patagonia apparel can be pricey, but I do feel like it is high quality and lasts forever. Also, if you’re patient, I bet these shorts will go on sale soon, especially in the gypsum green (I’m guessing the navy and black are not seasonal colors).
I do really like these shorts and I think I will wear them for the Greenland 25k I am doing on May 2nd (when Dustin runs the corresponding 50k) For that race, I want to be able to carry plenty along for the run, including potentially my small point-and-shoot camera.
I think the Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts are a strong choice for trail running.
More details from the Patagonia website:
- Smooth, ultralight, fast-drying 100% polyester (50% recycled) micro dobby, with completely breathable 100% polyester (50% recycled) Air Flow mesh panels for ventilation
- Shell fabric treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Versatile drawcord for internal/external tying
- Center-back zippered pocket; four envelope pockets overlap on hips
- Lightweight built-in 100% polyester crepe mesh liner wicks, dries quickly and provides chafe-free comfort, with Polygiene® permanent odor control
- Higher split opening eliminates leg chafe and promotes air flow
- Reflective logo on left hem
Let me know if you have tried the Patagonia Strider shorts or the Patagonia Strider Pro and what you thought of them!
These look sort of like the Lululemon Run Times Short – my most favorite running short as of lately! Love all the pockets.
Oh my gosh, I just checked out the run times and they are so cute! They are actually slightly cheaper too ($54)- I need to head to lululemon 🙂 The fit looks super flattering. They must be a new version of their running shorts, I don’t remember seeing these in the past, I have a similar version called something else from previous years. My husband Dustin is a big Patagonia fan though and he claims these are the BEST men’s shorts, so I had to try out the women’s ones. The pockets are definintely great and I have to say… Read more »
I’m in the market for some new shorts and these are adorable – LOVE the pockets as I always seem to leave the house with a zillion things I need to carry on my run. Will be checking these out – thanks for the tip!
Thanks for stopping by Meaghan! If you need pockets on your runs, these are definitely a great option! If you try them out, let me know what you think!
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What size did you get? I’m considering purchasing a pair, but am not sure on the sizing. Thanks!
Hi Christine, good question! Mine are a size small.