Essential Bird Shorts

Great color and fit

These are so good. The right amount of compression for no chafing but not so tight you can see every roll. Only buying these from now on!

Very nice running shorts … exactly what I wanted … oerfect fit and quality made. I might be faster in these! ;-)

Favorite running shorts! Look great. Hold a frw things. Can’t go wrong!

I had not worn these before and I really missed out. These are great! Lighter fabric which is good for our hot summers. Back pocket easily fits a music player, gels or phone. High waist is perfect and the fit is flattering.

Was looking for something less compressive, similar to the Flyte shorts that I don't think are available anymore. These have a similar soft, stretchy feeling, but are made of more substantial material, and have a back pocket, which holds a phone easily. I ordered a size 8 (my usual for Oiselle). I'm 5'3" and 140 lbs. I possibly could have sized down for more compression, but they don't slip while running due to the wide waistband (even with a phone in the pocket), and I don't mind that they're less constricting. Haven't had issues with them riding up.

I really wanted to like these, the fabric is lightweight and the design with the big back pocket has potential. But everyone saying they ride up are correct, and there is zero compression benefit. Not a bad knock-around-the-neighborhood short, but definitely not performance athletic wear.

The best running shorts. Lightweight, perfect length and they never ride up.

These are my new favorite running shorts. The only thing that could make them better would be pockets on the legs. I love the waist band, doesn’t dig. True to size. For reference, what works for me: I’m 5’2”, 130lbs, 28” waist, 38” hips, 22” quads. Size 6 fits perfectly!!

Maybe I need to size down, but my usual size 6 isn’t compressive at all. The waistband is so soft and comfortable! I wore these for a 6 mile speed workout and they didn’t budge. Loved them! The only thing I wish they had was a smaller, more secure pocket for my key. The zipper pocket is big enough for my phone and keys, but they bang against each other and the sound bugged me. The open pocket didn’t feel secure enough for a key. A little slip pocket in the front of the waistband would make these shorts absolutely perfect for me. 5 stars anyway, because I love them.

I really wanted to love these shorts. The high waist is perfect for me right now, especially as a postpartum runner recovering from a belly birth. However the legs don’t stay in place and just ride up, turning the shorts into booty shorts which I find very uncomfortable.

These shorts are my favorite for gym workouts or a quick jog. They do ride up a bit while running but are always comfortable and the waistband is the perfect hug without being too tight. The new twilight color is super cute!

I just ran for the first time in my new Essential Bird Shorts and was pleasantly surprised.

1) I generally hate high waisted shorts, but these aren't super tight and they do have a "smoothing" effect to them which I appreciate.

2)I was sure my phone would bounce out of the back pocket and it did (thankfully I felt it happening and was able to grab it).... but i quickly realized it fits in the zipper pocket (I thought my iphone 14 Max would be too big). But then I didn't know what to do with my car key - I certainly wasn't going to risk that bouncing out of the non-zip pocket and losing it in the weeds. I ended up stashing it in my bra.

3) My old shorts (different brand) have a silicone strip on the legs to keep them from riding up and I wasn't sure these would stay down, but they did. I did have to pull them down once about 2 miles in, but then they stayed put, probably because I was sweaty/sticky by then.

4) They are about a 1/2 inch shorter than my old shorts and I was worried that my legs would chaffe because of where the hem is. I was pleasantly surprised they did not, even without using my chub rub stuff. I'm actually wondering I had trouble with my old shorts because of the silicone band.

All in all, I'm very happy and will be purchasing additional pairs. My only complaint is not having a second, smaller zip pocket for my key. I'm guessing if I tried hard enough, I could get my phone AND my key in the zip pocket.

I wanted to love these but unfortunately they just didn’t work for me. The legs rode up big time while running and because they are 5in it just felt like a lot fabric bunched up and I get a serious wedgie.

It was my first time trying out the essential bird shorts (and the material) and I love the fit and feel. I first bought the redwood color, then purchased the ink blue because I liked them so much! The waistband is not to tight which bothers me with out types of compression shorts.

Really surprised by all the reviews saying they ride up! I have large thighs and I find these fit perfectly. It's possible that they work for me because I wear them a little loose (i.e. not super compressive/tight). These would be my favorite year-round running shorts if they had side pockets for my phone. Please @oiselle make side pocket shorts from this fabric!

I have several pairs of the “basic bird shorts” that are perfect for me for running. I needed a new pair, went to my order history , clicked on the prior order and it led me to these “essential bird shorts. I was skeptical but ordered them and am disappointed. They ride up severely while running. I took them out for a 4 mile run today and was pulling at the legs the whole time. Kind of strange and disappointing for compression shorts. They don’t really ride up when just lounging at home, but clearly I bought them for running and now can’t use them for running and kind of hate that.

These are the best tight shorts in this style I’ve ever owned! Function meets comfort and style!

These shorts are super comfortable and flattering! I really love the material. They are soft and hold you in but are not a heavy compression short if that’s what you’re looking for. They do ride up a tiny bit, but doesn’t bother me when I am running. I am also 5’3 So since they are already a little bit longer on me, maybe that’s why I don’t notice it. If I were taller, maybe it would bother me. I also don’t have issues with camel toe lol. I think it just depends on your anatomy how these will fit. I have an athletic, curvy build. I also enjoy wearing these when lifting.

Snagged a pair during the anniversary sale. I love the short! They don’t ride up on me (all bodies are different). I LOVE that they don’t ave a drawstring. I am 5’5” and 155 lbs, got a 10 but an 8 would also work for me. I am gonna buy more and also get the longer ones for spring/fall. The pockets are perfect and stretchy.

I can't even run 5 minutes without have the legs ride up to my crotch. I have a very expensive pair of shorts I can't return because they are worn. How would I ever know I can't try them? My leg circumference at 5" inseam is 22", perhaps these were tested on people with really skinny legs?

Unfortunately I had the same issue with these shorts that many other reviewers have had. They started to ride up before I even walked out the door for my run. There a was also a very unflattering and uncomfortable camel toe situation. I did triathlon for many years and have a lot of experience with compression shorts, but I've never had issues like I had with these. Luckily, I bought them on sale and don't feel as bad as if I had paid full price. Two stars for the pockets though, which are great.

Not a fan. I ordered these on sale but sent them back. I was not a fan of the material or the fit. Not flattering at all. (Camel toe!)

I ordered these shorts in black last year and I’ve been obsessed. I decided to order the empire in the same size 4, but they don’t fit the same. They’re loose in the crotch and way higher waisted (almost come up to my bra). I wanted them in the green too, but not if they don’t fit like the black pair.
I’m 5’2, 135 lbs, hourglass shape with thick thighs

Save yourself a return (and fees!). The shorts fit well, feel good, but don't say in place at all during runs, walks, bikes, anything! Other shorts I have from other places don't do this.

Trying this review for the second time since it wasn’t posted the first. I am 5’9” and can wear a size 6 in their tights / Roga shorts, but I have some “fluff” on my athletic upper thighs (ie no thigh gap here) and these looked terrible. The length and fabric consistency managed to perfectly encapsulate every bit of upper inner thigh flab in a bulging pouch of fabric between the crotch and the end of each leg of the shorts. Speaking of the crotch area, it also created a pretty awful cameltoe, probably because the fabric is thin and soft (otherwise a plus) and thus could stand to be adjusted somehow there. I found the waistband and the fabric comfortable but way too many negatives in the balance and they got packed back up immediately.

These did not work at all for me. I ordered a 6 which I can comfortably wear in the rogas and long tights. The fabric was soft and waistband felt good but that’s all the positives for me. I’m 5’9” with athletic thighs that have a layer of “fluff” (ie no thigh gap here). These hit me at the upper mid thigh in an exact spot to encapsulate all my inner thigh flab into an unflattering pouch between the crotch and the end of the legs. Speaking of the crotch, the camel toe was strong on these. Immediately bagged these up for return.

Great fit

Disappointed in these. Nice fabric, but I ordered my usual size and they immediately ride up. On a longer run, I am repeatedly tugging the legs down which is annoying.

I'm a big fan of the pocket joggers, but decided to try these ones and I'm so glad I did! They feel luxurious and were perfect for hot summer runs and indoor cycling and fitness classes. Purchased my usual size.