The Girlfriend Collective High-Rise Run Short is a compressive, ultra-high-rise short with a 4.75 inch inseam, listed at about $68. The brand states it is made from 79% recycled water bottles (RPET) and 21% spandex, and it comes in sizes XXS to 6XL. It is for people who want a snug, sheer-proof short that stays put, not for those who like a loose running short, and it keeps things simple with no liner and one tiny pocket.
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Girlfriend Collective · Workout shorts
Girlfriend Collective Run Short Review (2026)
3.8/5
our rating
our rating
$68Full price on Girlfriend Collective’s site, checked Oct 7, 2026
Best for: Runners who want compression and wide size availability.
Skip it if: You need to carry a phone or want a loose fit.
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What we like
- Sizes XXS to 6XL
- Compressive fabric the brand calls sheer-proof
- Ultra-high rise
- Small hidden back pocket
- Brand states RPET recycled content
Watch out for
- Pocket only fits keys or cards
- Compression fit may feel snug
- No liner needed but also none provided
On this page
Fit and sizing
The size range is the headline: XXS to 6XL, wide for any brand. Girlfriend Collective says the shorts fit true to you and suggests your normal size. Rise runs 10.25 inches in size S to 12.25 inches in XXL, and the inseam is 4.75 inches. The brand also calls the rise ultra-high. For length and rise preferences, try the shorts finder.
Fabric and feel
The brand's Compressive fabric is 79% recycled water bottles (RPET) and 21% spandex. Girlfriend Collective says it smooths and sculpts and calls it sweat-wicking and sheer-proof, with soft yet sturdy four-way stretch. Care: wash cold and dry flat.
How it performs for workouts
The page positions the short for high-impact workouts and lists a small hidden back pocket for keys or cards. That pocket will not hold a phone, and one review excerpt on the page said the hidden pocket bothered the wearer. No liner is mentioned, since the compressive fabric is the main layer. For runners who want a loose, lined short, our best running shorts for women page lists other styles.
Price and value
At about $68 it matches the Lululemon Hotty Hot and Vuori Clementine, but it offers a far wider size range. If you value recycled content and inclusive sizing, that is good value. Details on the brand are on our Girlfriend Collective page.
Alternatives
For a longer compressive cut, the Girlfriend Collective Bike Short has an 8.5 inch inseam. For a lined, loose short, the Hotty Hot or Clementine.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want a loose fit, a phone pocket or a built-in liner.
Specs
| For | Women |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XXS–6XL |
| Extended fits | Plus sizes |
| Fabric | 79% recycled water bottles (RPET), 21% spandex (Compressive) |
| Recycled materials | Yes (brand states) |
| Inseam options | 4.75″ |
| Liner | None |
| Pockets | None |
| Fit | Slim |
| Fabric feel | Compression |
| Waistband | Elastic |
| Good for | Running, HIIT, Lifting |
The verdict
A snug, sheer-proof run short in one of the widest size ranges around. The tiny back pocket and compressive fit are the trade-offs. If you want size inclusivity and recycled fabric and like compression, it is a strong choice at about $68.
Alternatives to consider
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Keep Pace 5" Short3.8/5 · $68Lululemon Hotty Hot High-Rise Lined Short 4"4/5 · $68Girlfriend Collective High-Rise Bike Short3.8/5 · $68
Frequently asked questions
What sizes does the Girlfriend Collective run short come in?
XXS to 6XL on the brand's page.
What is it made of?
The brand states 79% recycled water bottles (RPET) and 21% spandex.
What is the inseam?
4.75 inches, per the brand.
Does it have a pocket?
A small hidden back pocket for keys or cards.
Sources and last checked · Oct 7, 2026
Notes: Rise 10.25" (S) to 12.25" (XXL), inseam 4.75" (brand). Liner not mentioned; none assumed. Brand states 79% RPET. Ratings estimated.
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