Running Skirts

This running skirt is made of DryFit polyester/spandex for moisture control. It has internal compression shorts which will help prevent upper thigh chafing. I like the wide, flat waistband. You can carry your cell phone, iPod or small essentials in the back "origami" pocket. Unlike most other running skirts, it has no side slits in the skirt. It comes in two conservative colors -- black or dark gray -- and comes in sizes XS to XL.

Zoot adds a little color and style to the running skirt with contrasting trim on the waistband. I liked the outer mesh skirt -- the lighter the weight, the better for me. This skirt has nylon inner compression shorts with a 2-inch inseam. For storage, you only get an internal key pocket. Available in sizes S to XL.

This skort has a skirt over 3.5 inch-long compression shorts, with two slits in front for easy motion. And it offers all the benefits of just having one waistband instead of two. The Bonita skirt comes in a variety of colors, including a pink ribbon version that benefits breast cancer. Sizes XS to XL.

This combo will prevent chafing with an inner bike short and an outer tennis skirt. Feel feminine and fresh as the fabric wicks away moisture and prevents chafing. The skirt is slit at each side for easy motion. I found the skirt fabric in front to be annoying; I prefer shorts. On the other hand, the skirt helps hide your lumps and bulges, so it may give you more confidence when exercising in public. Each leg has an inner pocket intended for tennis balls. Since they face downward, I don't know what else you could use them for. Skirt length 17 inches, short inseam 5.5 inches. Available in plus sizes XL to 6X.

I love Bornfit's 2-inch wide waistband. It's supportive and comfortable. Their running/walking skort is just the right length for me. It covers my buns while not being long enough to impede my leg motion for fitness walking. There are slits on each side. The integrated inner shorts have a 4.5 inch inseam, with a contrasting band of color around the leg openings. The poly/spandex fabric is stretchy but still substantial enough to give good coverage. There is a key pocket on one leg that would fit an iPod nano, but there is no cord port so if you use it for that, the headphone cord would have to come out of the skirt slit. Comes in three colors and sizes XS-XL. They also have a maternity version.

How can you beat a company with the tag line "Does this skirt make my butt look fast?" Their Inspiration skirt is made of ultralight Coolmax fabric, my favorite for hot weather shorts. This is layered over a contrasting color panty instead of the usual compression shorts seen in most other running skirts. Their is a short slit on each side. For carry-alongs, there are two interior pockets, each about the size of a small cell phone. Comes in several color combinations and sizes equivalent to XS-XXL.

This Atalanta running skirt is made of beefier Dry-flex fabric, which will help smooth your curves but also stretch to let you move. The contrasting-color compression shorts underneath the skirt provide support, but most of all help prevent thigh chafing. There are slits on each side of the skirt to allow movement. I like the two exterior pockets, one on each hip. They are a perfect size for a cell phone, iPod, energy bar, keys, or other small essentials. They are designed and manufactured in the USA. Available in a variety of color combinations and sizes equivalent to XS-XXL.