I wore these Escape Running shorts for an ultra marathon last weekend and was seriously impressed. The inner short stayed perfectly in place—no riding up or down—and felt super comfortable, even after hours on the move. I stashed three gels in each inner pocket, and honestly forgot they were there. Zero bounce, zero fuss.
The outer short is just as clever. The zipped back pocket held my phone securely without any rubbing or bouncing, even over 50+ miles. The hand pockets were surprisingly useful too—ideal for warming my hands on cold climbs and big enough for ziplock bags of snacks at checkpoints. There’s even a small zipped key pocket, which comfortably fit both my key and AirPods.
The slightly higher waistband made a big difference too—super comfy, no digging in, and no chafing, even running through the night in wet and sweaty conditions.
I’ve worn them for shorter runs, speed sessions, and hill repeats as well, and they’ve held up brilliantly. These shorts just work—comfortable, practical, and thoughtfully designed for any distance. Highly recommended.