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Optime Essentials High Waisted Shorts

Product code: T128424T

About this style

These high-rise, high-waisted athletic shorts from adidas offer comfort and practicality for your sport and run workouts. They're made to a regular fit with a clean-lined, seven-inch length that creates a flattering silhouette while providing extra coverage during exercise. The soft elasticated waistband ensures flexibility and freedom of movement, and the handy side pocket keeps your phone secure while you train. Made from performance activewear fabric with clever AEROREADY technology that helps keep you dry throughout your session, these shorts are perfect for both intense workouts and casual fashion-forward everyday wear.

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Details & care

Fit and style

Fitted

Elasticated waist

High waisted

Composition

85% pet-rec, 15% elastane

Care

Machine wash according to instructions on care label

Online only

Optime Essentials High Waisted Shorts

£28

Colour

Customers say:

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Size

Free standard delivery over £75

Reviews (46)

4.7

93% Recommended this product

Mentions
28 May 2026Gfm13

Very comfortable

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Quality is very good, feels very light for running and very comfortable. Could be a little bit longer

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24 May 2026Jenny

great fit

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

comfortable, The length is perfect.I often wear it when running.

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23 May 2026Angel
Verified Purchase

A great fit

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have not warm yet, but I do have other Adidas shorts that fit very well

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23 May 2026Boricua9
Verified Purchase

Basic

Originally posted on adidas.com

No, I don't recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The stitching around the thigh is tight so it appears as if it’s cutting off circulation to the leg. I don’t like it

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22 May 2026spinspinkrishna

My favorite workout short.

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

I like the pockets, makes it easy to stash my airpods, and phone on my runs. And the fabric is nice, light and breathable. I wore them to run a half marathon on a hot day and they were perfect.

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06 May 2026Kari

Great leggings

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

This is true to size, I bought a size bigger and it feel loose.

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05 May 2026BeMi1919

Great shorts for workouts

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

I would recommend them to anyone. Very nice shorts

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29 April 2026Jacky124

Low quality, will pass on this one

Originally posted on adidas.com

No, I don't recommend this

Fabric is poor quality, not super comfortable, will prefer to buy something with stronger ticker fabric

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26 April 2026DenisM

Awesome

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

My sister loved the leggings,she’s planning on buying more in the future

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21 April 2026USAMC

Looks great, but I wish it would hug me a bit more

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Waist needs to be top control. I liked the light material, great for summer

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21 April 2026Malena

Great fit

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Super confortable and the lenght is perfecto. Great for running

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19 April 2026smckwaterjack

material feels durable and smooth

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

These are my new go-to shorts, the length is so flattering

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18 April 2026Natt

Great purchase for the price range

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Perfect running or walking shorts that don’t rise.

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12 April 2026Ronal

Very comfortable and light to wear the whole day,

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Buy more good quality and easy to wear and washable is easy

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05 April 2026bubu

Best purchase ever.

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my favorite length among Optime. it is the best for CrossFit.

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03 April 2026Haliey

Love these leggings

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super comfortable. I wear this every time I go to the gym these days. Will have to buy more

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02 April 2026Monterrosa
Verified Purchase

Great quality

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] How it fits, very comfortable, amazing quality and great price.

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01 April 2026Tee76

Smooth, Comfortable Shorts

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

I love these shorts the material is not thick but it's not too thin either. I live in Florida so they will be great for the summer weather. I also like that they are not too short. After reading the review I went up one size up and the fit is very comfortable.

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29 March 2026Kelly

Very soft and a great length

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

A little too thin, wish the material was a bit thicker

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28 March 2026Illini20

It’s nice having comfy, great fit longer shorts.

Originally posted on adidas.com

Yes, I recommend this

Not everyone likes short shorts. The leg length on these tights provides a little extra length, remaining comfortable when first put on and during movement. Can be worn under shorts, warm ups or solo. Great for wearing under scuba diving wetsuit as well.

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