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I mainly only wear tomboyx clothes and when I tell you its everything its reallly everything for me, I love the way these shorts fit sooooo slug and yet loose on me, these my fav workout shorts
savage
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Aug 8, 2023
Yikes!
I checked my size carefully but got a pair that are too small. By the time I get them on my workout is over!
Jeansgal63
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Aug 8, 2023
Yikes!
I checked my size carefully but got a pair that are too small. By the time I get them on my workout is over!
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Jeansgal63
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May 17, 2025
TINY SIZED
Sale price cannot be beat, bought in biggest size, for myself, even though final sale and non refundable. Thank goodness they fit my wife, she loves them but is normally a 1X or 2X these 6X fit her perfectly. So, if you do order these make sure you order way up in size…
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Thank you for letting us know how the Spark Bike Short felt for you. While we’re sorry it didn’t fit for you as the person most excited to use the short, your feedback is invaluable for refining our designs. Our aim is to get sizing right for each collection we launch and your thoughts help us get there.
DJShz
Jan 1, 2025
Sooo small
Soooo small for a 3x. The waist is an inch shorter on each side when flat, so at least 4 inches smaller than a regular 3x
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Kellyam42
Nov 13, 2024
thiccc friendly
I mainly only wear tomboyx clothes and when I tell you its everything its reallly everything for me, I love the way these shorts fit sooooo slug and yet loose on me, these my fav workout shorts
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savage
Sept 28, 2024
Bike shorts
It's very snug but does the job. Just as described
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Amanda D.
Aug 5, 2024
I wish I could :(
Grrr. Can't wear them. I have 3 pair that I pulled out to look at, got distracted doing a 10-20yr clothing purge and accidently scooped them up & washed them before I tried a pair on :(
I guess I was looking for a leggings style, bermuda length short, with pockets, I could wear under dresses or tunics.
They seem to be well made but I just really hadn't expected them to be this small overall & so tight. I don't tolerate compression anything anywhere... lol 60+yrs of NO SOCKS!
Sizes for me are a somewhat random die roll after a 60lb weight drop but I have a lopsided hard round belly from liver problems and everything rolls right off the not squishy middle.
I had to size down from 3X to 1X in the 9" Board Shorts so I figured the 2X in these was a good mid point... lol nope
I had previously returned the 2X Swim Shorts that "SEEMED" to be in this style with a different waistband & only a single pocket (waistband rolled down in moments, wouldn't stay up & the single pocket felt very awkward), and those were snug but I was able to move in them. I had been hoping the waistband on these would stay up better but it actually rolls down into an even tighter narrower band.
Oh well. I now have 3 pair of maybes for the 200lb mark & will see how they feel with another 20+lb off.
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Catitude
Aug 4, 2024
Runs small
The shorts are not 4x compared to other brands. They are closer to a 2x.
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AlixMGD
Aug 4, 2024
Love these shorts!
Pockets are perfect size for phone and keys! No camel toe and a good length. I wear them to the gym and I’m thinking of buying another pair.
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MOPP
Aug 4, 2024
Great fit
Great fit, but would be better if it had more pockets
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Meredith
Aug 4, 2024
iffy sizing
i ordered a size up per recommendation and it was all around too tight for my liking so i exchanged for the next size up (2 sizes bigger than my usual size) and the legs fit perfectly tight but it slides down my butt. decided to keep the bigger size anyway and just have to pull them up a lot
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livi
June 30, 2024
Fat lady review (3XL)
Personal sizing info: waist 40", hips 53", inseam 29"
Size from size chart: 2XL in waist, 3XL in hips
Size ordered: 3XL
Pros:
1. The waist seam sits above the hips perfectly to be high waisted for me and they don't gap in the back, so A+ good fit considering I have different waist and hip sizes on the size chart.
2. I can SQUAT in these. There's no tightness in the butt, there's no restriction. I can drop it low no problems.
3. The fabric doesn't sheer across the thighs when I'm sitting. (I haven't done a squat check yet.)
4. The pockets are really deep! Good!
Cons:
1. First time wearing them, I heard multiple/threads seams pop. I haven't noticed any threads pulling/exposed, but it makes me concerned for quality and durability. (I also heard waist seams pop when I squatted down/stretched.)
Neutral:
1. When I'm sitting, the front waist comes up higher than the back (normal), but the waist seam presses into my abdomen. If you have abdominal or pelvic pain, these shorts will aggravate it.
2. I don't love the silhouette these give me. I prefer compression shorts to smooth the gap between my gut and pelvic fat, but these shorts aren't thick/structured enough. I'm not counting this as a con because it's my personal preference.
3. The shorts sit right above my knee, which is fine, but it presses into my knee fat in a way that I don't love. If the shorts were an inch longer, the length would be perfect. This is probably a personal inseam problem and not actually an issue with the shorts.
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Jesss
May 29, 2024
Great with exception of the inseam
The seam rubs uncomfortably against my genitalia while cycling, but other than that they're fantastic.