Patagonia Nine Trails Running Short - Women's - 2009 BCS

These shorts are pretty good for trail running. They are the right length - some of us younger runners hate the short inseam split design on "classic" running shorts. These are more modern looking, and look like I can stop by a coffee shop on the way back from a run and will blend in just fine.

I don't like the liner. If I'm already wearing quick dry undies, why double up the fabric and make your butt more sweaty?

Unlike previous reviewer, I don't have any problems with them riding up, even on very steep trails.

Fabric is soft, but Salomon's trail running shorts are even softer against the skin. I think that these Pati shorts will probably be more durable as a result, a tradeoff I'm willing to live with.

Pockets are good but can be better. They are zippered, so good for security. But they are way too big for keys and iPods. I wish there is a key loop to keep keys from bouncing around. My iPod nano which usually sits vertically in my Salomon short pocket, sit horizontally in these, which feels awkward and also makes it bounce. I'd recommend looking at the Salomon Trail Pro shorts, which has a stealth pocket on the back, with zippers on the side - which makes it a perfect place to put small items because they bounce less than front pockets. The men's version of these Pati shorts has a back pocket, so why not make the same on women's? I hate to rant, but it seems like women's versions on pretty much everything tend to have fewer pockets than men's. Not all of us women carry handbags when we go out!

Overall, good shorts. I'm a Pati fan, and I love their clothing made of recycled material. With a few adjustments, they will be perfect.

I've been wearing various Patagonia running shorts for years. The Long Haul used to be my fave, but they've been redesigned to not be so "long" anymore, so I ordered these Nine Tails.

First, there has been a huge improvement in fabric in the last couple of years. The fabric on these is wonderfully light and drapes perfectly for a running short (and it's recycled!). And I love the pockets with zippers.

My only complaint about these shorts is that they ride up quite badly in the front while I'm running. It's uncomfortable and embarassing. I tried to adjust where the waist band was sitting, but that doesn't seem to do any good. They seem to fit me very well other than the ride-up, so I don't think it's a case of them just being too small.

If I had it to do over again, I probably would not buy these shorts for $50.

These shorts are perfect for working out! They are true to size and the longer length is great. I bought both a black and red pair. I hope Patagonia's value makes these last, as they are pretty pricey for shorts.