SOAR RUNNING | Run Shorts
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TLDR
Use Cases: Running – trail, road – training – daily
Price: $125
Would I pay full price: Yes
Would I recommend to my best friend: I already have
What I loved: Comfortable and secure, super lightweight
What would make it better: Pocket versatility
True to size: Yes
Garment Care: machine wash cold, do not tumble dry or dry clean
The Soar Run Short, a staple design from the brand, serves as a workhorse in your short rotation for any occasion.
Soar describes these shorts as being for the everyday run, the type of running that will occupy most of your training, day-in, day-out. It’s a clean cut, 5-inch inseam and lined, no frills short with laser cut hems and clean edges.
True to most of Soar’s aesthetic, the running shorts come in solid colors with mostly natural tones, letting the shape and feel of the short do most of the lifting.
A reflective Soar logo lines the left leg while the brand name is spelled out on the back of the right leg.
Photo Credit: soarrunning.com
A singular zip pocket sits on the back of the short right below the waistline. I love a straightforward short.
Something that is unassuming and not super striking visually, but the shape works for every running occasion and matches with everything you wear.
That’s what I’m getting out of my Soar Run Shorts in black.
For me, the higher quality construction and fabrics used for the Soar Run Short is noticeable in use.
Often times, lower quality shorts are susceptible to rubbing, bunching, and an overall uncomfortable fit.
The French-milled fabric Soar uses here is truly just softer than your average short. It holds shape but is also slightly elastic, so it’ll stretch with your exaggerated movements.
Photo Credit: soarrunning.com
I noticed that the liner on this short almost feels a little thicker or more robust than others. Contrary to how that sounds, it actually leads for a more secure ride and feels less invasive than something minimal.
I think the idea here is that minimal elastic liners can lose their shape more easily or stretch, leading to discomfort.
Either way, over the duration of a 50k race in these shorts, I barely noticed they were there and didn’t have to do any adjusting.
Notched hems on the side allow for both freedom of leg movement and some extra ventilation.
Couple that with some laser cut holes on the side, you get a lightweight and breathable short.
No chance of chaffing for me with a 5-inch inseam and laser cut hems, which vastly reduces friction on your thighs.
Photo Credit: soarrunning.com
The only thing missing from this short is some pocket versatility.
I found the back zip pocket to be just slightly on the small side.
I typically carry my phone, keys, gels, etc. in a belt though, so this isn’t a big issue.
