REI Co-op Active Pursuits 4" Shorts - Women's
For whatever ways you love to move, these 4-way-stretch REI Co-op shorts help you get after it. Their built-in mesh brief liner wicks sweat. A zippered side pocket keeps your phone within reach.
- This update to our women's Active Pursuits 4.5" Shorts features an improved fit with more ease throughout the body, a slightly shorter inseam and a larger pocket for a phone
- Lightweight recycled polyester/spandex fabric has 4-way stretch and a soft hand
- Fabric also wicks moisture, dries quickly and resists wrinkles and pilling
- UPF 50+ sun protection
- Soft, mesh built-in brief liner wicks moisture and dries quickly
- Secure zippered pocket on right side seam fits most phones—and opens toward the back for optimum carrying comfort
- Comfortable elastic waistband with internal adjustment
- Flatlock stitching for comfort
- Curved vents at hem sides for ease of movement
- Machine wash cold; do not bleach; tumble dry low
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
- Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
Imported.
View the REI Co-op Active Pursuits Product LineView all REI Co-op Women's Running Shorts| Best Use | Running Fitness |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 86% recycled polyester/14% spandex (bluesign approved) |
| Lining Fabric | Brief-style liner: 86% polyester/14% spandex |
| Inner Liner | Yes |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50+ |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Number of Pockets | 1 |
| Pants Rise | Mid |
| Inseam (in.) | 4 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 3.9 ounces |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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PLEASE bring back old design!!!
Please go back to old design! They changed these shorts just recently😭 These used to be my favorite shorts and the changes they made are terrible. The worst is the waist band is no longer comfortable! The old one used to be so comfortable and this one digs into my sides. Also the stitching makes it looks like they are inside out. It also now looks like they are .5” shorter. Please please please bring back old design!!!
Waistband not good
I bought these hoping that they would be similar to the 4.5 inch active pursuit shorts I have. Unfortunately. they aren’t. The waistband in the 4.5 inch pair is much more comfortable and forgiving. This one is a thinner band and rolls up strange on me. I’m still undecided whether I will keep or return. Please bring back the waistband from the 4.5 inch model!!
Love the shorts
Just bought these, and I really like them! I wish they came is brighter colors. Waistband feels exactly right. I am 5’ 7 1/2”, 127 lbs size small. If these came in more “fun” colors I would buy several .

