Under Armour UA Ultra 4in Compression Short - Women's

I bought these because I was looking for "real" compression shorts for under $40. I was also excited about the promise of heat gear in the summer for long runs in the heat. These ride up, pretty terribly, so you don't get much compression benefit from them if you have larger than supermodel sized thighs. They are no cooler than the faux compression shorts I got at Target for $10. Also, I bought these in july and 10 weeks later they are pretty trashed. I've been wearing them once a week for running, washing on gentle cycle and line drying but they are starting to snag and fray. (To be fair, I do run on trails and occasionally encounter knettles and branches, so maybe they would hold up better with lighter use.) I just tried Go-lite slim kickins and they are everything this short is not.

This brand of compression short really worked well for me. They are extremely light weight, but very strong, holding you snugly in all the right places to keep your workout comfortable and productive. No jiggles! I plan to stick with this product and buy the next size down as my body reshapes itself and I get healthier. Fast shipping, too!

I have two pairs of these shorts and would love to have a dozen more. Best compression shorts I've ever run in. The compression is snug and supportive but not constrictive. The fabric is slick and comfortable and I've never had a problem with chafing or riding up, even while training for and running trail ultra-marathons. (Exception: one spot in the back of the waistband will sometimes rub a little if I'm wearing a long pair of tights over top of the shorts.)

I use these shorts as a base layer or by themselves, depending on the weather.

The previous poster's comments on her shorts was kind of surprising to me, because the fabric on my shorts has held up to heavy use and frequent washing for well over a year with no noticeable deterioration. (I wash them on the gentle cycle in a lingerie back and let them air dry.)

The best thing I can say about these shorts is that I don't notice them while I'm running. Why? Because they don't rub, ride up, itch or annoy me in any way. I just don't have to think about them. And that's a beautiful thing.