The 7 Best Nike Skirts for Hiking
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In these skirts, you’ll move freely without compromising function or style.
Warm weather and sun-soaked trails are optimal for lightweight hiking clothes. In a hiking skirt, you can move freely without compromising function or style.
These skirts have built-in shorts that offer compression as well as pockets that help you go hands-free while carrying essentials such as keys and your phone. Plus — hiking skirts, skorts and dresses can easily transition from nature to a table at your favorite restaurant post-hike.
Here are seven options to consider for the next time you hit the trails.
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1.Nike Bliss Luxe Women's Training Skort
Made with Nike Flex fabric, this lightweight training skort doesn’t feel constricting. Besides built-in knit shorts that have storage pockets, the skirt overlay has additional pockets at the hips. That means easy access to items like lip balm or an energy bar. If your hike heats up, Nike Dri-FIT fabric will wick away sweat and help keep you dry.
2.Nike Bliss Luxe Women's Training Dress With Built-In Shorts
This training dress has a built-in bodysuit that doubles as a shelf bra, offering extra support for any hike. The shorts underneath have an additional side-patch pocket, so you can be hands-free as you hike. A scoop neck and back will help you stay cool on the trails.
3.Nike Dri-FIT Tennis Women's Tennis Skirt
Shop this cheetah-patterned skirt, available in a range of colors. This skirt can go far beyond the tennis court and onto any hiking trail. With a flouncier fit, you can take in the breeze, while inner shorts will keep you covered. Plus, Nike’s Dri-FIT technology evaporates sweat quickly.
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4.Nike Club Skirt Women's Regular Tennis Skirt
This hiking skirt provides a ton of comfort. The built-in shorts have flat seams that feel smooth against the skin and prevent them from riding up mid-stride. Find an additional side pocket on the right thigh, as well as an envelope pocket at the back, for more space to store hiking essentials.
5.Nike Sportswear Essential High-Waisted Woven Miniskirt
This skirt comes in the same earth tones as the places you may set out to explore. Soft, stretchy fabric will move with you, while an elasticated waistband keeps the skirt in place. An internal drawcord allows for a comfortable and customized fit, and the high waist will pair with any cropped hoodie or T-shirt you want to wear on your hike. A sizable side pocket lets you quickly access your phone to take pictures of those incredible views.
6.Nike Dri-FIT Women’s Golf Skort
Take this skort from the golf course to the wilderness. The flap across the front gives the appearance of a skirt — with the functionality of shorts. You get multiple mesh-lined pockets in this Dri-FIT skort to store whatever you need on your hike, plus a drawstring at the waistband to adjust the fit while you’re on the move.
7.Nike Dri-FIT Women's Long Golf Skirt
This longer skirt gives a couple more inches in coverage. With a loose, lightweight fit, you won’t feel restricted. The built-in shorts have an additional side pocket for storage and plenty of stretch to keep you comfy as you log miles. Plus, it’s made with at least 75-percent recycled polyester fibers, meaning you can help preserve the nature you set out to explore.
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Words by Emily Shiffer