Lululemon Speed Up Shorts
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Designed for running in 2.5” or 4” length
- Available in low-, mid-, and high-rise design
- Lightweight Swift fabric with built-in liner
- 4-way stretch, sweat-wicking, quick-drying, continuous drawcord
- Gel pockets in waistband, zippered back pocket
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- 3 different waist-rise options
- 2 different lengths
- Slew of color/design options
- Good amount of storage
- Very comfortable
What Needs Improvement...
- Some found these shorts to run small
- Reports that colors are different from the colors online
- Built-in liner is not for everyone
Specs
| Material: | Inner back upper panel—80% nylon\, 20% elastane; pocket lining—89% nylon\, 11% elastane; outer waistband—77% nylon\, 23% lycra elastane; body—86% recycled polyester\, 14% elastane; liner—89% polyester\, 11% lycra elastane; inner waistband—87% nylon\, 13% lycra elastane |
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| Features: | Swift fabric\, inner liner\, gel pockets in waistband\, zippered back pocket\, continuous drawcord |
| Colors: | Varies by waist height chosen |
| Care: | Care: Machine-wash cold with like colors\, tumble-dry low |
| Lengths: | 2.5”\, 4” |
| Sizes: | 0–14 |
Summary
Lululemon’s Speed Up running shorts are designed for a customizable fit with their low-, mid-, or high-rise options and 2.5 or 4-inch lengths. Made with Swift fabric and featuring a built-in liner, these shorts offer four-way stretch and sweat-wicking and quick-drying capabilities with ample storage. However, some users have reported that these shorts may run small with a few complaints of the online color options not matching up to what they look like in person.
