| Usual Objections Women's Black Race Shorts |
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| £140 |
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My name is Justine, I am an avid runner and co-run an Instagram account with my close friend Vicky (@girlsreallyrun).
These race shorts are designed to be lightweight and comfortable. Just like the race vest from the same line, they are laser cut with engineered perforations to make them more breathable and improve ventilation.
FEATURES
- Handmade sustainably in small batches in our London work(shop)
- Technical Feather Light Performance fabric made in Italy
- Laser cut for minimal seams and hems
- Micro-perforation for added breathability
- Lightweight for optimal performance
- Built in breathable mesh brief liner for extra coverage
- Internal key pocket
- Adjustable draw cord
- Quick drying
- Breathable
- Moisture wicking
SIZE & FIT
I am a UK size 8 in bottoms and shorts and ordered an XS and these fit really well.
They didn’t rise up during my runs at various speeds and I didn’t experience any chafing even over longer distances. They feel very smooth against the skin.
COLOURS & DESIGN
The Usual Objections Womens Black Race Short is currently only available in black.
The outer short are lightweight and not too tight to the skin. They are designed to move with you and are more of a floaty fit. There is no excessive bagginess or restriction.
The inner short is a closer fit that protects your modesty if the outer short was to open during a run. It stays in place really well during activity and once I got going, I didn’t experience any issues with adjusting.
The waistband is elastic with an adjustable drawstring keeping them nicely in place once adjusted accordingly.
The shorts also have a small pocket stitched into the front right side which are great for storing your keys but would not be big enough to fit larger items like a phone.
Usual Objections also offer to add optional gel pockets or gel loops free of charge.
Just like the race vest, the shorts have laser cut perforations built into the design which don’t detract from the sleek simplicity of the design.
The logo and branding is subtle and understated whilst still being reflective. Overall, it’s a great design for race day, casual runs or to wear in the gym.
MATERIAL
- Outer: 85% Polyester, 15% Elastane
- Lining: 90% Nylon, 10% Elastane
PRICE
This shorts retail for £140.00 and can be found on their website here.
These are at the high end of what I would pay for a race day racing short but holds up well when considering the handmade, eco-friendly and performance benefits that the lightweight short offers on race day.
CONCLUSION
Overall, I have really enjoyed wearing these shorts and think they are a great addition to my race day kit, particularly in warmer weather. The moisture wicking lightweight material makes for great temperature regulation.
The slick and simple design is more understated than some of the other brands on the market but this means that they are less likely to clash with my club vest on race day which means they are more versatile.
They are so light and the lack of seams are a big selling point as they really do feel like they float. It is very obvious when you first put them on that a lot of effort has gone into striking a balance between performance enhancement and comfort.
I would definitely recommend these shorts, particularly for race day. These shorts pair perfectly with their Race Day Vest.
| Usual Objections Women's Black Race Shorts |
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| £140 |
| BUY NOW FROM USUAL OBJECTIONS |