Outdoor Research

Ferrosi 5in Short - Women's

Favorite shorts!

I’m in love with these shorts! They are lightweight, stretchy and super comfortable!! I love the Ferrosi pants and love these shorts! I find myself grabbing for these all the time for hiking or going out with friends, they’re good for anything! The bright yellow is a beautiful color too!

wife loves how comfortable they are, as well as durable, and stretchy.

My everything shorts

I have worn these almost nonstop this summer, for just about everying - travel, hiking, paddling, backyard BBQs, pick up soccer games, etc. I found myself reaching for them over and over because they have the comfort and breathability of running shorts with the functionality and versatility of hiking shorts. I like the longer 5" inseam. Pockets are generous and with a zip pocket on the back for things you want to secure.

Waistband too wide

I do not like the larger and stiffer waist band. . My previous Ferrosi shorts were perfect! These are good too, except for the changed wider waist band.

Tighter in the waist than regular Ferrosi shorts

I only took off a star, because although I got the same size as my other Ferrosi shorts, the waist is a bit tighter with this style.

I love those

I loved those shorts. The only thing is that I ordered medium while it was ok on my climb it as a it too big for my waist so I just had to tighten it to its max but I’m getting the size small for sure!

Very comfortable

My wife enjoyed these shorts. They fit very comfortable, breathable, and even have functioning pockets. The built in belt was useful.

Great shorts for just about everything!

I love these shorts. The fit is a bit more relaxed which is good for people like me with athletic thighs. Great for hiking, water sports and every day wear. People complained about the long belt, but I think that is just the style these days! I am going to buy again in another color!

Complete fail

Waistband is incredibly stiff & digs/cuts in. Plus it’s so thick that it reminds me of cheap 80’s gym shorts??! OR was definitely overzealous in adding length to the belt too - because - if one had a waist that was so large it warranted using that much belt then they definitely wouldn’t be able to squeeze their big waist into this tight waistband. The excess “belt” just hangs like a limp noodle. Not a good look. Comparing to previous year’s model, it’s a complete fail. The material is slightly thinner, more roomy around the hips & leg holes, but the waist band is wider, tighter, & more rigid (as I mentioned above). Does anyone even try these things on? Who is designing these?!

favorite shorts

I practically live in these shorts during the warm months! The material is comfortable, the colors are fun, and they don’t restrict my movement. I have an athletic build and often struggle to find casual shorts that don’t feel too tight on my thighs—but that’s not an issue with these. I wear them for everything—gardening, running, biking, hiking, and more.