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Optime Essentials High Waisted Shorts

Product code: T128424T

About this style

These high-rise, high-waisted athletic shorts from adidas offer comfort and practicality for your sport and run workouts. They're made to a regular fit with a clean-lined, seven-inch length that creates a flattering silhouette while providing extra coverage during exercise. The soft elasticated waistband ensures flexibility and freedom of movement, and the handy side pocket keeps your phone secure while you train. Made from performance activewear fabric with clever AEROREADY technology that helps keep you dry throughout your session, these shorts are perfect for both intense workouts and casual fashion-forward everyday wear.

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Optime Essentials High Waisted Shorts

£28

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Reviews (35)

4.8

97% Recommended this product

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19 April 2026smckwaterjack

material feels durable and smooth

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

These are my new go-to shorts, the length is so flattering

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18 April 2026Natt

Great purchase for the price range

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Perfect running or walking shorts that don’t rise.

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12 April 2026Ronal

Very comfortable and light to wear the whole day,

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Buy more good quality and easy to wear and washable is easy

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05 April 2026bubu

Best purchase ever.

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my favorite length among Optime. it is the best for CrossFit.

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03 April 2026Haliey

Love these leggings

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super comfortable. I wear this every time I go to the gym these days. Will have to buy more

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02 April 2026Monterrosa
Verified Purchase

Great quality

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] How it fits, very comfortable, amazing quality and great price.

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01 April 2026Tee76

Smooth, Comfortable Shorts

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

I love these shorts the material is not thick but it's not too thin either. I live in Florida so they will be great for the summer weather. I also like that they are not too short. After reading the review I went up one size up and the fit is very comfortable.

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29 March 2026Kelly

Very soft and a great length

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

A little too thin, wish the material was a bit thicker

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28 March 2026Illini20

It’s nice having comfy, great fit longer shorts.

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Not everyone likes short shorts. The leg length on these tights provides a little extra length, remaining comfortable when first put on and during movement. Can be worn under shorts, warm ups or solo. Great for wearing under scuba diving wetsuit as well.

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25 March 2026Zina

Love the classic look. Length is perfect

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Shorts stay in place, no roll up . I use to shorts as a shaper

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24 March 2026Yendy

Very comfortable fit awesome very soft and stre

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Love how it feels plus is very comfortable fit awesome

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23 March 2026DKT25

Great quality, great price, great value!

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Love the fit and feel! Makes working out a lot better now that I don’t have to stop to fix my gear!

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22 March 2026TheTruth:)

Perfect don’t roll down and keeps your figure.

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Holds your figure in place. The truth:)…..:::::::.

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16 March 2026Rose
Verified Purchase

Don’t recommend

Originally posted on adidas.com

No, I don't recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Shorts are a nice texture and I wear a size XL but these shorts roll down and tend to feel super loose

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09 March 2026Dirtyred

Best pair of shorts for working out!

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Length is great, fit is Extremely comfortable and best of all they stay in place!

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04 March 2026Krys1216

Great fit and Comfortable

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Plan on purchasing more in different colors! Great buy!

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10 February 2026LisaATL

Pockets!

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Pockets, high quality, and the perfect length…that’s all I need.

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29 January 2026An0ny
Verified Purchase

Great

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely shorts, great that they have pockets. Only downside is the waistband is slightly large and they don’t stay up, you’re constantly needing to pull them up. Can’t size down because then they’ll be slightly too tight on my legs.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

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Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

27 January 2026Senio

Loving it!

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Fit and quality, it all has it! One of my favorites.

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06 January 2026Susan
Verified Purchase

Great shorts for all!

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the pockets on these shorts. Great shorts for working out or walking. Love them!

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