Explorer High Waisted Shorts
Product code: T248292V
About this style
Lightweight and easy to wear, these Explorer shorts from Sweaty Betty are made for easy movement and everyday casual comfort. They're cut to a regular fit with a loose leg for a breezy silhouette and feature a practical 5.5" inseam length for just the right amount of coverage. The high rise waist with drawstring fastening ensures a secure, adjustable fit for ladies on the go, while side pockets add functionality to your sporty look.
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Details & care
Fit and style
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Regular fit
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Drawstring fastening
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High waisted
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No
Composition
71% polyamide, 29% elastane
Care
Machine wash according to instructions on care label
Delivery, collection & returns
Delivery
Standard
UK Standard Delivery is available for £3.99 or free on orders over £75 (excluding furniture).
Nominated Day
UK Next Day Delivery and UK Nominated Day Delivery (excluding Northern Ireland) are available for £5.99 (excluding furniture)
Collection
Collect from store
Store collection is free on all fashion, home and beauty orders.
Returns
UK returns
Free
Exclusions apply
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Reviews (170)
Quality issue but nice fit
Originally posted on sweatybetty.com
No, I don't recommend this
Absolutely love the fit of these shorts and have had them in a few colours over the years. Great for hot days, and equally for hiking. Unfortunately the waistband stitching on a pair I purchased last year, along with the winter explorer trousers, have both come undone. Theres no stopping the thread once it starts. I have older pairs of explorer shorts and trousers that have been worn and washed countless times and are still immaculate. This seems to be a more recent quality issue.
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11 July 2026
Hi, Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us feedback on our Explorer Shorts. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and we'd love to take a look into this for you. Please drop us a message via this link https://help.sweatybetty.com/kb/en/contact and one of our Customer Care Team will be in touch. We’re listening, learning and constantly striving to be better. Thanks for supporting us on our journey. Best Wishes, Team SB
Stylish shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
Great everyday shorts. Perfect length and useful pockets. Slightly longer than some other styles which is useful. Simplicity of the style is very lovely.
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Great holiday shorts
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Very comfy ☺️. Wore them on holiday and they kept me very cool and comfortable.
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Lovely lightweight shorts
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Love these shorts, fit beautifully amd look amazing. So lightweight and cool for summer days. Will buy in other colours. Perfect length too.
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Fab shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
My 4th pair. Fabulous shorts, perfect length, great material look good.
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SO COMFORTABLE
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Yes, I recommend this
I'm not a shorts wearer generally but decided to give these a try mainly for my holiday but have been wearing them prior to my hols 😊. They are so lightweight and comfortable and I love the length. I ordered 2 pairs in different colours and kept both, bargain as I didn't pay full price either
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My favourite SB shorts!
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Yes, I recommend this
I love the Explorer fabric, so comfortable, not sticky with sweat and the deep pockets are really useful. I have 3 different colours so far. Highly recommended.
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Overall a winner
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Yes, I recommend this
These are quite stylish on and don’t need to be worn in a sporty capacity. Can also be worn city cheek. Good length and keep you nice and cool. The only downside is they do cling to the stomach a little. However I’d still class them as very flattering.
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Shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
Lovely shorts, length is perfect for what I wanted and the fit is lovely. Will buy these in Navy too as I like them so much!
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Explorer shorts
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Absolutely love my shorts. I now have them in black & blue. So comfortable, will be great for when I’m out walking.
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Comfortable shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
Love these shorts so comfortable, nice loose fitting haven't had them off since I bought them as weather been so hot highly recommend these
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The best shorts for summer
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Love these shorts !! Comfortable lightweight and breathable just great for the warmer weather
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Shorts for tennis
Originally posted on sweatybetty.com
I bought these shorts to play tennis in. They are very confortable with good size pockets to easily hold a couple of balls. I bought the longer length as I wanted more coverage. The material is soft and breathable and the loose style means they will be cool in the summer.
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Ideal travelling shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
Bought 2 pairs of these shorts to wear whilst travelling. They’re extremely comfortable, lightweight and easy to wash/dry quickly, It would be helpful to have a secure pocket for a phone or key.
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Explorer 5.5" shorts
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No, I don't recommend this
When I first tried on the shorts they were really comfortable and a great length. Just what I had been looking for...but quite pricey and a bit more than I wanted to spend. I expected high quality for the price but after wearing the shorts 5 or 6 times, the stitching has all started to come away in the waist band.
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Want smaller size 3.5’
Originally posted on sweatybetty.com
Will 3.5’ return? Keep an eye on them for quite a while,please
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Great in green - please introduce burgundy
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Yes, I recommend this
I bought these for the gym but I wear them for shopping as well as in the gym. They are a little longer than my other shorts but super flattering and comfortable and the length and fit feels good for every day wear. Please make them in burgundy.
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Explorer shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
Very comfortable shorts hang really well don’t ride when you walk
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Best shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
Best shorts I bought in a long time. Comfortable excellent fit
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Best shorts I have bought in ages
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Yes, I recommend this
These shorts are lightweight and comfortable. Suitable for running, hiking or daily wear. I like the slightly longer length 5.5”. I’m size 12 and medium fits perfectly.
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