Optime Essentials High Waisted Shorts
Product code: T248424T
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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Details & care
Fit and style
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Regular fit
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Elasticated waist
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High waisted
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No
Composition
85% pet-rec, 15% 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 (70)
Highly recommend! Super comfy for all sizes.
Originally posted on adidas.com
Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love these! They don't ride up and sag at the tummy and are super comfy to work out or to wear leisurely. I'm currently plus size and would highly recommend as they don't dig in like some of the other styles and brands.
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Good length,. nice fabric
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Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good length, nice stretchy fabric, good for running in.
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Perfect for gym
These are a great fit and true to size. They perfect for gym workouts during hotter weather. There is an integral phone pocket. Decent length on the leg. Would buy again.
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love them
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Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very comfortable fit and love the colour of these shorts
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Would like the pocket to be on the other side
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Yes, I recommend this
Sized up for a comfortable fit but normal size is good if you want them tight for sports
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Bought to wear under a T-shirt dress super comfy
Originally posted on adidas.com
Yes, I recommend this
Highly recommend also purchased in another colour Holds everything in and does not constrict the body at all.
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Waist comes up large
Originally posted on adidas.com
Yes, I recommend this
I previously ordered the 5" Optime version of short leggings but they rode up and were tight on the thighs, the waist however, was supportive and didn't fall down. These were the perfect length, not too fitted on the thighs but the fabric is thin and the waistband is a bit loose in comparison. I still kept these as a loose waist but good fit on the legs is better than being too tight and riding up. So although the waist rolls down a little, the still stay up unlike some leggings I have.
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Soft fabric feels good.
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Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Stretches well and washes well. Colour true to picture. Fabric nice and soft.
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Comfy, stylish and very flattering
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Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fantastic fitting shorts, very flattering, soft material
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Great workout shorts
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Yes, I recommend this
lovely piece of workout shorts and just the right length. lobely light blue colour
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Great shorts that don’t roll down!
Originally posted on adidas.com
Yes, I recommend this
Firstly, I’d suggest going up a size - I got an XL instead of L and glad I did as they fit perfectly, even though I’m a 16. These shorts are great; they’re a decent length, don’t roll up or down, and stayed put during my workout. I only wish they had pockets but otherwise they’re perfect!
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Best running shorts.
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Yes, I recommend this
Very stylish very comfortable long enough to prevent chafing.
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Good short but runs short
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No, I don't recommend this
These shorts are much shorter than described and they keep riding up
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Lovely colour
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Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really comfortable, lovely shade feels great for summer.
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Love this biker short!
Originally posted on adidas.com
Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this biker for my training summer days and also for my daylight activities. This fabric is so soft, I love it!
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Love these! Fit perfectly.
Originally posted on adidas.com
Yes, I recommend this
Great fit-I worry sometimes when it comes to these types of purchases because as a woman we can fluctuate and they don’t always fit as well around the stomach. I find these breathable and comfortable regardless of how my body feels/looks that day. Also the pocket is an added bonus for holding my phone when walking the doggies!
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Not really for runs and phone
Originally posted on adidas.com
Yes, I recommend this
4 of 5 stars bc wearing this plus your phone in the side pocket, slides the shorts down. I had to constantly adjust, it was super distracting and annoying. Unfortunately I can’t wear them for runs BUT they’re perfect for working out, they don’t ride up and the waist part is so breathable compared to other workout shorts that hug you too tight in that area.
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super comfy and cool material.
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Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed these shorts for a family reunion and bought on a whim. They are super comfy and the material is cool.
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Enjoying these shorts
Originally posted on adidas.com
Yes, I recommend this
I like these leggings as they are long enough on my thigh with just the right compression. The waist is a little high but the material is thin enough I can fold over the band & it isn't bulky.
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Fit perfect
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Yes, I recommend this
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fit perfect. Don't slide down. Nice length. Nice shape
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