Which women’s trail shorts should you choose for running?
An hour into a run in July, sports briefs ride up and shorts cling to your thighs on the descent. The MUZELLE is a minimalist pair of shorts weighing 50 g in size S, with a sporty women’s cut, designed to be worn over a technical base layer or short tights. The 105 g THABOR has built-in briefs made from ventilated mesh that replace a base layer; the 120 g RESTONICA has built-in short tights. To run without an extra base layer, choose a 2-in-1: built-in briefs in the THABOR or built-in short tights in the RESTONICA.
Weights in size S:
- Minimalist shorts: 50 g for the MUZELLE.
- Short tights: 100 g for the ANTERNE, 145 g for the JARA.
- 2-in-1 shorts: 105 g for the THABOR, 120 g for the RESTONICA.
- Tights: 140 g for the 3/4-length CAVAYERE, 170 g for the MUNHOA, 280 g for the WINTER TIGHT.
- Trousers: 280 g for the FAST.
Women’s running shorts: lightweight, with no pressure points
During road intervals, you feel every gram in your stride. The MUZELLE also works for road running: its elasticated waistband has no pressure points, a side pocket holds your key, and its ultra-stretch fabric dries very quickly. For road running in warm weather, choose the MUZELLE.
On a long run, the RESTONICA’s waistband replaces a hydration belt: its four pockets hold your nutrition without bouncing as you run. The THABOR, RESTONICA and MUNHOA have reflective details for running at night. Find the rest of your road-running kit in our road-running clothing.
Women’s trail short tights: support and pockets
Short tights that ride up with every stride need pulling down every kilometre. The ANTERNE weighs 100 g in size S and has non-slip silicone to keep it in place, a flat drawstring waistband without added bulk, side pockets and a key pocket. If your short tights ride up when you run, choose the ANTERNE.
The JARA weighs 145 g and adds a multi-pocket waistband for a 500 ml flask, gels and a phone, without bouncing on technical descents. Its ergonomic cut reduces chafing at the crotch over long distances, while flat seams limit irritation. For other ways to prevent it, read Chafing on the trail: how to prevent it.
Women’s trail tights and trousers for winter and the change of seasons
On a November morning, wind on the ridge cuts through shorts within minutes. The 3/4-length CAVAYERE gives you the comfort of tights without the warmth of full-length leggings; the MUNHOA, weighing 170 g in size S, is a stretchy, breathable pair of tights for all seasons. Both block a steady 20–40 km/h breeze and have a multi-pocket waistband that holds a 500 ml flask. For running below freezing, in snow or wind, choose the WINTER TIGHT : 280 g thermal tights with a 10,000 mm CIMASHELL membrane that repels rain and snow and blocks sustained winds of 40–60 km/h.
The FAST is a lightweight, stretchy 280 g pair of trousers for trail running, fast hiking and Nordic walking. It blocks sustained winds of 40–60 km/h and has a water-repellent treatment. Its articulated, pre-shaped knees move with you as you bend, Kevlar® reinforcements protect the lower legs, and inner silicone strips keep the trousers in place over your shoes. For prolonged rain, see our women’s waterproof trousers.
Women’s trail shorts and tights: sizing and fit
Choose your usual size for most styles. The FAST runs slightly large: if you’re between sizes, choose the smaller one. For the JARA and CAVAYERE, choose the larger size if you’re between sizes to avoid a tight waistband. The RESTONICA TEAM and MUZELLE TEAM are limited editions of the RESTONICA and MUZELLE.
For your upper body, see our women’s trail running T-shirts and our women’s trail jackets ; for your feet, our trail running socks. Find the men’s cuts in our men’s trail shorts and trousers, and find the full range among our trail shorts and trousers. Like all Cimalp clothing, they benefit from the lifetime repairs.
