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Aero Shorts

Zella

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Details & care

These sleek, sporty dolphin-hem shorts are workout-ready must-haves, with a hidden zip pocket at the back to stash the essentials.

  • 3" inseam; 26" leg opening; 10" front rise; 15 1/2" back rise (size Medium)
  • Wide ribbed waist
  • Hidden back-zip pocket
  • Brief liner
  • 86% polyester, 14% spandex
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Women's Clothing
  • Item #6044173
  • Core Product ID 333335TAUS

Size info

  • XXS=00, XS=0-2, S=4-6, M=8-10, L=12-14, XL=16-18 (14W), XXL=20 (16W).
  • High rise.
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Zella

Step into your training schedule and maximize the power of your mind, body and energy. Stay focused, go further, be invincible and achieve balance in Zella athletic wear, designed with ultimate comfort innovation and peak performance technology to enhance your workout. For men, women and girls with ambitious fitness goals and a commitment to wellness. Available exclusively at Nordstrom. This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: Zella has committed to science-based climate action, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science. 

Reviews

(82)824.5 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Apr 20, 2021

Zella Shorts

Please Please make these in a 10” length. Zella needs a longer version for women over 50 years old.
Jetzz
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52found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

May 8, 2022

mind blown from size difference

These may be my favorite shorts. I have been wearing a large (5’9” and 175 pounds.) now at 165 and need a smaller size. The medium are like an extra small. 3 inches difference in waist. I am sooo disappointed In the brand. This is unacceptable and the reason why girls have image and label issues. This is not okay!
medium extra small
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4 stars17%
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2 stars1%
1 star5%
Apr 20, 2021

Zella Shorts

Please Please make these in a 10” length. Zella needs a longer version for women over 50 years old.
Jetzz
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
52found this helpful
Sept 18, 2020

Favorite Running Shorts

Great shorts. Great quality. The wide waistband is key for us chubbier runners if we don't like feeling like there's a big ole muffin top hanging out there when we run. Plus! They make my butt look cute.
KungFuFighter
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
46found this helpful
Sept 15, 2020

sporty shorts

Amazing! Affordable, super comfortable, and good quality. The waist band is my favorite part. I bought them in navy and I would buy in black if they were already sold out. I ordered a S and I’m 5’4 and weigh around 117lbs!
Bellaluna67
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
29found this helpful
May 8, 2022

mind blown from size difference

These may be my favorite shorts. I have been wearing a large (5’9” and 175 pounds.) now at 165 and need a smaller size. The medium are like an extra small. 3 inches difference in waist. I am sooo disappointed In the brand. This is unacceptable and the reason why girls have image and label issues. This is not okay!
Verified purchase
medium extra small
24found this helpful
Sept 15, 2020

best running shorts EVER!

The waist doesn’t roll or move, the inner brief stays put and fits like the best fitting underwear ever, the length of the shirt is perfect, but too long, not too short, easy to move in, easy to stretch in, zipper pocket in back is super easy to use with one hand, holds license and truck keys, in 7 years of running and many, many brands of shorts I have never had a pair of shorts fit so good. I tried to buy more but they were sold out. Please, please bring these shorts back!! 5’6”, 140#, med. athletic build(like my clothing not tight)
trailrunningfemale
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
20found this helpful
Apr 28, 2021

love!!

Hands down the best athletic shorts ever. Blow lululemon out of the water, in my opinion. They are so comfy and flattering. I am a size 27 in jeans and ordered size M
blake9030
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
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Large
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