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$Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women\'s$

Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's

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Sassy, low-rise, technical body-hugging ''boy shorts'' offer moisture-managing comfort for active endeavors and everyday wear.

Tube construction eliminates side seams for streamlined comfort
Waistband lies flat and won't roll or bind, preventing irritation
Soft, stretchy leg openings are non-restrictive
Patagonia’s 2010 redesign provides improved fit and comfort
Easy care: machine wash and dry on cool temperature setting

Imported.

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Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's Customer Reviews

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Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's

3.6

(based on 18 reviews)

65%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Breathable (14)
Lightweight (10)
Comfortable (7)
Durable (6)
Good size/fit (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Travel (7)
Casual dresser (6)
Casual wear (6)
Hiking and camping (6)
Everyday (3)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  73%
  (8 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Waist:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6), Avid adventurer (5), Comfort driven (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 18 customers

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Sep

2007

(12 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not for curvy ladies!

By Anj81

from Pasadena, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

rides up

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

I love patagonia underwear but these were extremely uncomfortable because I have a pretty womanly shape (as in big hips and meaty thighs) and where the tops of my thighs rub together, the boy shorts ride up and bunch up by the crotch. Not a good feeling. They do not stay in place well like other boy shorts undies I have. I wouldn't recommend these unless you're built like a 12 year old boy with legs that go straight down from your pelvis without touching eachother.

Jul

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Love Patagonia, but not these!

By Weareall1

from madison, wi

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Lightweight

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

I really like my regular patagonia panties, but these were not good for my body type. I am 5'7", and 135 lbs, a size 6/8. I am not able to wear them at all, they are too uncomfortabe, as they ride up right away.

Oct

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

I also wanted to love these!

By KAX

from South Dakota

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Professional Guide

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight

Cons

Legs roll up

Best Uses

Wear around the house

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

These feel amazing - until I put on my pants. Then the legs roll up and feel bulky under my clothes. I've even tried wearing my most baggy pants and they still roll up. I'm not sure if it's just the friction or what. Similar to other reviewers, if you have stick straight legs, you may enjoy them. I have a very slim friend who loved them. She also wears skirts a lot of the time so maybe that's why. If you can, go try these on. You want to be able to wear them all the time when you spend so much on underwear!

Apr

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

update from 2008 review - still love!!

By janedoe

from rainy AK

About Me Comfort Driven

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Good Fit
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Athletic
Casual
Everyday

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

Reviewed these in 2008. Seeing the mixed reviews, seems like time for an update: I still love these!!!

These are pretty much the only underwear I wear. Might seem spendy but the pairs from before my 2008 review still don't show ANY wear. That would be black, machine washed on cool & hung dry. (I guess you could count the tastefully fading Patagonia imprint as "wear" but could care less about the logo.)

On fit: for my height/weight - 5ft 115lbs - I have a big butt, smaller waist & big thighs. Genetically muscular, which used to really embarrass me. So I'm definitely not a stick figure. In fact, finding pants is hell because if they fit in the butt/thighs, usually way too big in the waist (& too long of course). Size small in this underwear fits me fine; I have some x-small from a sale which are OK too.

Shared my details because I really like this underwear, want Patagonia to keep making it & maybe the other reviews might be scaring you off. So, these might be worth a try if you like the look.

Also, it's nice to have underwear you can go swimming in in a pinch, or not worry about when you wear a skirt. (And practical can be sexy too.)

Oct

2007

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

I want to love these, but...

By Active Teacher

from Vancouver, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Legs ride up

Best Uses

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

These are SO comfy and look cute, but the legs ride up! It only bothers me because it makes them feel bulky under my pants. I love just lounging around the house in them though.

Dec

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Not for all body types

By Franimal

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Moisture Wicking

Cons

Can ride up

Best Uses

Hiking and Camping
Travel

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

I really love these. They do not ride up on me, but from what I have heard, they are capable of creeping. They are incredibly light weight and are really easy to hard wash. This is the only pair of underwear I take when I am hiking, no matter how long I am out for.

Dec

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very Comfortable

By artblooms

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Doesn't Ride Up
Lightweight
Very comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping
Sports Wear
Travel

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

I own a few pairs and have had them for years. They are still in perfect shape except for the Padagonia logo that's coming off, which is normal for a screen print. If you love boy shorts, you will love these, they are so comfortable. I haven't gotten a single wedgie with these at all! They wash great, I usually line dry them, but I'm sure they would do great in the dryer as well.

Jan

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

give me more

By momofour

from Kodiak, AK

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking and Camping
Sports Wear
Travel

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

I am slim... but not skinny. I am 5'6 and about 130-135 lbs. I love these panties. They are my favorites. I own two pairs. My hubby thinks they are very flattering and I LOVE the way they feel. They are seamless, stretch. They don't ride up when I'm out hiking. They aren't hot... they breath. I don't wear them with my super tight pants... but then.. I don't hike in super tight pants either. I highly recommend them! You'll hate cotton after these!

Feb

2011

5.0

Love these!

By aprilstarchild

from Portland, OR

About Me Style Driven

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Fit
Nice Colors
Soft
Stay In Place

Cons

Best Uses

Casual
Everyday

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

Bought two pairs because they were on sale. Wasn't sure about the sizing in the store because I was trying them on over my underwear, but I got the small, and they fit fabulously. These are the only boy shorts I've worn that don't ride up and give me a wedgie! They're really soft, and dry very quickly. I can't wait to take them bike-touring to wear when I'm not on the bike, and I'll probably buy another pair (or two) before I go!

Jan

2011

5.0

love love love

By georgiarenee

from Denver, CO

About Me Style Driven

See all my reviews

Pros

Amazing in hot climates
Breathable
Comfortable
Don't retain odors
Nice Colors
No Panty Lines
Quick dry
Soft
Stay In Place

Cons

Expensive
Waist not tight enough

Best Uses

Casual
hiking
Sleepwear
Travel

Comments about Patagonia Active Boy Shorts - Women's:

Bought for a month long backpacking trip through Vietnam. Was not disappointed!! Washed these in the sink and they dried in very little time. Unlike most synthetic material, they do not retain odor. Very comfortable for long hiking/walking trips in VERY humid weather. They did not ride up or stretch out as most underwear will!

Only complaint is that on my body size (5' 100lbs) the waist is not as snug as I would like. However, I am incredibly petite with no hips, so I think for the average woman they would fit perfectly!

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