These Baleaf 5″ inseam athletic shorts have quickly become my go-to for workouts and everyday wear. The fabric is lightweight and breathable, so they keep you cool even during intense sessions. There’s just enough stretch to move freely without feeling like the shorts are holding you back. I also love the fit — the length hits right above the knee, which is flattering and functional for running, gym days, and cross-training. The waistband is comfortable and stays put without digging in, and the drawstring lets you customize your fit easily. Pockets are a really nice feature too — deep enough to hold a phone, keys, or cards without anything falling out while I’m on the move. They wash well and haven’t lost shape or color after multiple cycles. Overall, these Baleaf shorts strike a great balance of comfort, performance, and value. If you want versatile athletic shorts that feel great and perform well, these are definitely worth adding to your rotation. Read more
These are my go-to running shorts. I now own them in multiple colors. I’ve tried so many other shorts that were disappointing for fit, comfort and/or style. I’ve had my first pair for a while now and they have held up well through many washes. When I run, I never think about these shorts. They are comfortable, breathable, and they don’t ride up. I wear a size medium and they are true to size. They provide good coverage and the waistband pocket is great for keys. They do go on sale from time to time. Read more
I like these a lot! I’m four months postpartum with my fourth baby in 6 years so I needed some good, comfy shorts for this summer. I’m 5’5” and 165lb right now. I ordered a L and it fits very comfortably. The rise is high enough that it doesn’t squeeze my tummy where I’m extra squishy right now and give me love handles. They’re also long enough to be comfortable and modest. I walked 3.6 miles straight yesterday and didn’t notice any rolling/riding up. The only thing I don’t love is the pockets kind of stick out weird. They’d look better more on the side I think, but they’re more towards the front and kind of pop out. No matter, I ordered two more colors because the pros outweigh the cons! Read more
Bought these for my upcoming Spartan races. Haven’t raced in them, but the material feels lightweight and great! I love they are long enough to help prevent some thigh chafing. They are high waist. I also love the zippered back pocket! Fit reference: 5’1” 155, about a size 8 Read more
These are very comfortable and lose fitting. I have used them both for running and in the gym. They are of good quality and have held up over time. I don't put mine in the dryer. Read more
Shorts ver comfortable and nice fabric. The elastic around the waistband is rather thin and tends to roll a bit. A wider elastic inside the waistband would help Read more
(About me: 4'11", about 115 lbs, 26" waist, 39" hips. I ordered these with the intent to wear them as running shorts.) My measurements usually land somewhere between sizes Small and Medium, but I opted for a Small and have been very satisfied with the fit. I had a little bit of a hiccup with my first order. I ordered S, and the label on the outside of the package did say S, but the shorts inside were L. I had to return them, but did end up with the correct size afterward. The logo on the front and the 'BALEAF' on the back are reflective. The side pockets are a little more forward-facing than I was expecting--I thought they would be a little more towards the side seams, but it's not as though they're directly on top of the thigh or anything. Heavier objects may pull the pocket down past the hem, but that's unsurprising considering the stretch and flexibility of the fabric. I wouldn't use these pockets for actual exercise, as contents would be way too loose, and there's no zip closure. However, these pockets would be perfect for post-run errands or post-race festivities. The back zip pocket does fit an iPhone 11 with a case--it's kind of a tight stretch, but the pocket does zip closed. I tried running with my phone in this pocket though and there is a lot of bounce, which was both uncomfortable and a chafe risk. This pocket is better suited for ID or a credit card. The hidden pocket at the front of the waistband held my car key securely. As far as storage goes: I still take my flipbelt with me to carry my phone and keys on long runs. Even so, these are some of the comfiest shorts I own. The 5" length hides the worst of my cellulite and prevents my thighs from rubbing together. The liner stays put. The waistband is wide and sits right below my navel, no muffin top. I spilled water on myself and it was dried within minutes. Butt sweat doesn't show. I've washed them a couple times now without issue (cold gentle cycle, tumble dry low). These are my new favorite running shorts. I bought the grey (which I think is a little lighter than the product image) and purple colors. Read more
These shorts are perfect for running, biking and daily use. I find them very comfortable and not see through with light weight material. I bought both size medium and small. Both fit well but I tend to gravitate towards the small as the small is a little more form fitting BUT both look and feel comfortable. I am 5’5” and about 140 pounds. I love all the pockets, my phone also stays in my front pocket without falling out. Read more
