Outdoor Research  Ferrosi Skort

I have just received the quartz-coloured Ferrosi skort, it's so summer-pretty! I've happily added this new fun colour to my quiver of 11 skorts because, for almost a decade, the Ferrosi skort has been my go-to for hiking, workwear, casual wear, working in the gardens - and travelling. I often buy two of the same colour, an 8 for summer wear and a 10 for cold off-season wear over merino leggings. This comfortable piece is especially fantastic for travel because it packs light, hand-washes and dries with ease and can serve as 'dressed-up' in a pinch! Disappointingly though, as with the newer skorts I've bought over the past two years, there's no longer a front zip thigh pocket, despite it still being listed in the garment specs. OR, please please please bring back the zip thigh pocket because it was ideal for securing cards, cash, keys - even a passport could fit in it. While travelling, a front zip thigh pocket is more thief-proof than a zip back hip pocket. For fit information, I am 5'4", 140 lbs, normal build and the skirts continue to fit perfectly with each new purchase. The only con is that missing and oh-so-useful zip thigh pocket...

I was not too sure about the sizing but this turned out to be a great find. I am 160 lbs and generally wear size 10 or 12 pants. I got size 12, thinking that I can use the draw strings if too loose. 12 was perfect. I also like that the shorts inside is snug but does not ride up. My only complaint which is minor is that the flap by the button above the zipper flaps down and does not stay up. Probably because the fabric is soft but that is what makes these shorts super comfy but stylish. One other thing to note - the pockets are deep. I wear this for golf and have to dig in to get stuff out of the pockets. Will definitely be buying more in another color.

I love this skort and have purchased several over the years, always sz 4. I am 5' 1", 114 lbs. I work outside as a professional gardener. This skort allows me to do rugged work while still looking feminine. I live in the northeast where summers are hot and humid. This skort is lots better than wearing shorts. The stretch shorts underneath are comfortable and I don't have any issue with riding up. I will say, however, that the latest Ferrosi skort has gotten shorter and more narrow. When I lay a new one over the old ones, the difference is quite stark. It is 2" shorter and 2" more narrow. I would still recommend this skort, but PLEASE bring the old version back!! It is much more comfortable and true to size.

I have hardly taken this skirt off since it arrived. I am wearing it right now while at work. It has already come camping with me, been my change into skirt after a jump in a lake after a mountain bike ride and then go to work and look nice skirt. The material is light, love the stretch and love the cut. I was worried the skirt would be short after some of the comments, but it is a perfect length, hits a couple of inches above my knee. I am 5'7, 155lb and the medium is not tight. I look forward to purchasing more of these in different colors.

Love that this has a zippered back pocket and deep front pockets. Material looks nice, and shortish length makes it easy to hike. I usually wear a size 2 bottoms-exchanged my skirt for a size 4 and it is still very tight fitting. Shorts underneath and a nice length and breathable material, but the seam is very tight in the crotch. A gusset or a little more give would make these much more comfortable for active wear. Planned to make it my new hiking skort, but wear it more casually because of that.

I love this skort for sitting around, etc, but for walking it's really annoying because the leggings ride up when I'm walking! I don't know if this is because I bought/have the wrong size or if the leggings would ride up regardless. When I bought the skort it was the correct size but now it's too big; the leggings still ride up though. I guess if the leggings were tighter maybe this wouldn't be an issue. I bought the skort in 2018 or 2019, so I guess it's the older version not the current one.

Great skort. I bought this as a size 0 and it fits fairly well. The waist is a bit loose, but the waist ties help. I am 5'1", 95 lbs, waist 26, hips 33 and have had the most difficult time finding a skort that is small enough. The front pockets are nice and deep for storing a phone, etc I would have liked another zipper pocket. For my personal taste, I found the skort about an inch too long so i altered it. I decided to order a second one. A lighter beige type colour would have been nice.

I now have nine of these. Really. In two sizes, one for summer and one size-up for winter wear over leggings. Excellent for travelling because of the two zippered pockets for securing cash, cellphone, keys, etc. I was excited to add 'Naval Blue' and 'Peacock' to my colourful quiver. Not impressed, however, that these two new skorts do not have the zippered thigh pocket! Time to update the description which still indicates two zippered pockets.

I wear this skirt more than anything else in the summer -- to work, around town, hanging out with friends, even to niceish dinners. It has a clean line, fits great, and the material is light and wicking, making it perfect for warm weather. I also love the shorts inside, which makes me feel confident wearing it in windy conditions or for modesty sake. The length is perfect -- mid thigh, making it playful while still reasonable.

I have two of the older, longer (and it is by no means long) version of this skort and give it 5 stars...it's awesome!! I tried on the current version and it was way too short for me = 3 stars. I can see that some may like a shorter skort, but I won't buy it again and would love a new one! Could you please offer the original length in addition to the new length? It is such a great piece you would have many happy customers!