So you’re looking for Fila sport shorts, right? Honestly, my old pair was toast – faded, a bit too stretched out, just sad. Shopping for women’s sport shorts feels like a gamble sometimes. You want that sweet spot: comfy enough to actually move in but also kinda cute, you know? Not looking like you raided your grandpa’s wardrobe.
Where The Heck Do I Even Start?
First thing I did? Hit up the online jungle. “Fila shorts women” – boom, tons popped up. But man, it was overwhelming. Different lengths, colors, fabrics… Paralysis by choice! Scrolled through pages and pages feeling kinda lost. Pictures look good, but who knows?
Throwing Myself into the Store
Decided I needed to feel this stuff. Headed downtown to the big sports store. The activewear section was huge. Found the Fila racks… wow, so many different styles! Immediately grabbed a few possibilities that looked decent online.
- The Fabric Test: Felt each pair. Some felt thin & cheap, kinda scratchy. Big nope. Others felt smoother, softer – a contender. Need something that doesn’t feel sweaty instantly.
- The Waistband Tug: This is key! Did that finger-hook-inside-the-waistband pull. Some dug in instantly – forget running or squats in those! Found a couple pairs with wider, softer bands that felt secure but comfy. Better.
- Pocket Patrol: Me? I gotta have pockets. Even tiny ones for a key or a lip balm. Some shorts had ’em sewn flat into the sides (yay!), some had real zip pockets (jackpot!), and others… nada (hard pass for me). Filtered out the pocket-less ones quick.
- The Big Squat Test: Grabbed the comfy waistband pairs. Off to the mirror corner! Did some deep squats, lunges, maybe a little jog-in-place. Sounds silly, but trust me. Shorts ride up? Nope. Feel too tight when you move? Nope. See-through when you bend? MAJOR nope! One pair failed hard here. Back on the rack it went.
The Sizing Headache
Oh, the joy. Stared at the labels. Some seemed to run small, some big. Grabbed my usual size and one up/down just to check. Tried on. My usual size felt perfect in one style, super tight in another! Always gotta try ’em on. Was almost fooled by a cool black pair that felt great standing still but felt like a sausage casing when I moved.
Decision Time: What Made the Cut?
Ended up holding two finalists: one a classic knit short just above the knee with good stretch and side pockets (solid navy blue, always works). The other? A slightly longer wovish pair with stretch and these awesome, hidden zipper pockets that were actually deep – score! Both passed the squat and comfort test.
Went with the navy knit one! Why? Super soft, crazy comfy waistband didn’t dig in at all, length felt sporty but still nice, pockets held my stuff. The woven one with the zippers was a close second, felt a touch dressier, but the knit waistband just sealed the deal for pure workout comfort. Bonus: Found it on clearance! Winner winner.
What Did I Learn? Pro Tips!
- Don’t trust photos alone: You gotta get your hands on ’em.
- Move like you mean it: Squat, lunge, jog in that fitting room. Be that person.
- Pockets aren’t optional (for me): Know what matters to YOU.
- Sizing is a joke: Try at least two sizes every single time. Brand and style matter way more than the number.
- Waistband is king: If it digs in standing still, imagine it after 30 squats? Nightmare.
Finding the perfect pair takes a bit of work, but feeling that good combo of comfort and looking alright? Totally worth the hunt. Hope this helps you dodge some crappy shorts! Go get ’em!