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A good running skort pulls double duty: it keeps up on sidewalks and trailheads, then looks polished enough for coffee runs or baseball games. I’ve been wearing Athleta for years and appreciate the brand’s elevated athleisure essentials — to me, they’re the perfect blend of polish and comfort. A few months back, I snagged the Athleta Fast Route Mid Rise 13-Inch Run Skort and can attest that it checks all the boxes. Right now, the bright white version is on final sale, marked down to $14 when you add it to your cart.
Other versions of the skort are similarly discounted — you can snag the black version for $14, too, thanks to Athleta’s Friends & Family sale. For both the black and white versions, the price will change when you add the product to your cart, taking an extra 30% off of the sale price to bring the final price to $14. You can also get the skort in bright pink, for just $16 when you add it to your bag.
Athleta Fast Route Midrise 13-Inch Run Skort, $14 (was $79) at Athleta
The running skort, which comes in sizes XXS to XL, is made from recycled polyester that’s silky-sleek, breathable, and quick-drying. You’ll get practical training features without sacrificing style: two side-stash pockets in the undershort (phone-friendly), a fully adjustable drawstring that won’t disappear in the wash, reflective detailing for low-light runs, and UPF 40+ protection for daytime miles.
The mid-rise fit with semi-fitted silhouette skims the body and has been on weekly rotation in my wardrobe for months. Reviewers agreed with me, calling it a “staple item” and praising the fact that the undershorts don’t ride up.
Performance-enhancing touches make the difference where this skort is concerned. An abrasion-resistant finish protects it from snags and tears, the hem grips on the built-in shorts to keep them in place, and the fabric resists wrinkles, so it can go from suitcase to sweat session. Care is simple — machine wash cold, tumble dry low — and the double side slits add a little movement.
Shoppers loved the fit and function. Fans called it “perfect length, perfect weight, perfect compression,” and appreciated the grippy hems on the shorts: “For this shorter length, the grips are helpful.” Another wrote the functional wardrobe staple was “light, comfortable, and easy to travel with.”
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If you want a skort that actually stays put while you move and still looks cute off the clock, this markdown is a no-brainer. Sizes move fast on final-sale deals, grab your color while it’s down to $14.
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