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Sandy River 3in Short - Women's

4.552631578947368 out of 5 stars
380 Reviews

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Sandy River Short

Paddling upstream under the hot sun isn't exactly easy, but the Columbia Women's Sandy River Shorts are sure to keep you comfy while you do it. These quick-drying shorts won't stay sopping after you take an unexpected plunge, and Omni-Shade protection shields your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays.


Details

  • Board shorts for mountain rivers and reservoir paddling
  • Quick-dry construction keeps the car seats dry
  • Fabric protects against the sun's harmful UV rays
  • Adjustable waist for a hike-worthy fit
  • Pocket secures car keys or spare cash
  • Item #COL010F
Material
100% nylon
Fit
regular
Length
mid-thigh
Inseam
5 in
Pockets
1 zippered security
Waist
drawcord
UPF Rating
30
Recommended Use
backpacking, hiking & camping
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 380 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 5 reviews
2 Stars - 12 reviews
3 Stars - 23 reviews
4 Stars - 68 reviews
5 Stars - 272 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

July 21, 2023

Comfortable

I have these in 3 colors. Love them. They are comfortable and flattering.

Nic
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 18, 2023

So great, I’m buying more!

I’m on a sailing vacation with my first pair of Sandy River shorts, and I’m inspired to search for and buy more pairs! I have the 5” inseam in red, size regular M, and I’m 5’5”, 130 pounds, 51 years old. They are so comfortable, lightweight, and versatile. No liner, so you can wear comfortably with underwear, swimwear, or even commando. I also like the just right II capris for greater sun protection, but these shorts are great and so cool!

Jdnc
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

5 out of 5 stars

May 27, 2023

Been buying these for years

I bought many pairs of these in the 5in seam over the course of several years and they have been perfect for casual summer days, hiking and kayaking/river rafting. I lost weight last year and needed to buy new ones and opted for the 3in; bought several last fall and again this summer. The material overall isn’t very stretchy and I wouldn’t say it’s soft but it is comfortable (with the lone exception of a black pair I bought last fall, completely different material so I returned) and very water resistant. In the past I’ve gotten black, grey, nocturnal, sea wave, serenity, lichen, a peachy coral color and bright aqua with no issues of them being see-thru (some colors, like the mango and hibiscus (surprisingly), unfortunately were so I returned and I can imagine the lighter peach and pink colors would be). If you want a more looser fit, go up a size but they’re pretty true to size and still offer plenty of mobility, and obviously if you want more coverage go with the 5in seam (I do think this length is where people tend to feel it pull across the thighs/hips so size up with this length). For reference I am 5’8” and (currently) about 135lbs and the small is perfect with plenty of mobility.

csylgrdn
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

4 out of 5 stars

May 24, 2023

Size up

Not super comfy or stretchy. They are kind of an itchy fabric. If I were to purchase again, id size up.

MacKenzie
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

3 out of 5 stars

May 10, 2023

Excellent with one flaw

This short would get 5 stars across the board except for one significant flaw: the netting used for the inside of the pocket shrinks! The netting is sewn to the material that makes up the outside of the short, so you end up with bunched pouches on each side where the pockets are. The shorts used to be made in Vietnam, and they don’t sew the pocket to the short (ie they hang like an athletic short), so even if the netting of the pocket shrinks, it doesn’t bunch the shorts at the pocket. The shorts are now made in Indonesia, and they’ve changed the style to where the pocket is sewn directly to the inside of the short - pocket shrinks, shorts bunch. They look really stupid. I think it probably takes five or six washes before this happens, but it will definitely happen if your shorts are from Indonesia. If you can get them from Vietnam, I have had no problem with those. Otherwise, these are seriously the best shorts I’ve ever had. I just have to keep buying new pairs whenever the pockets shrink, and they start looking stupid. Heads up Columbia. You really need to fix this problem and I have many many pairs of these shorts if you need any examples.

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Traildigger
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 24, 2022

Comfort & coverage!

I bought these last Summer & although I’ve worn them multiple times, they still look new. They fit great & can be dressed up to go downtown or functional for outdoor activities.

shelB
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

4 out of 5 stars

September 6, 2022

love the shorts

love the material, the quality of the shorts. it is true to size. I have ordered color yellow and its a see thru color, just returning and ordering different color.

Dorje
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 30, 2022

nice!

Very nice and comfortable shorts. I got the Sea Wave color which is very nice blue.

zeps
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

3 out of 5 stars

June 5, 2022

Some colors are see through

The sea blue color is great. I also ordered the mango and was really excited for it however, the mango is see through.

Sooz
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com

4 out of 5 stars

May 22, 2022

Great fit, but deceiving color

I got the yellowish orange color of these shorts, and I love them! But faith warning, these specific shorts are a little more orangey that depicted in the picture — I thought they were going to be a bit more yellow. But I still love them!

jsk05
columbia.com

Originally reviewed on columbia.com