Nike Universa

I have mixed feelings about these. Got them to replace an older pair of Nike 5” shorts that I have loved to the point of destruction. I am 5’-4”, 130lbs and I got a small. I’ve done an easy 18 miler and a 10 mile tempo in them now along with a few shorter runs. The good: pockets are amazing for gels. I can carry so many! The not so good: The side pockets are hard to access while running, which makes them less ideal for racing. Fumbling for gels is not what I want mid marathon. I find that they ride up enough to be a distraction, and i wish they had the rubber grippers on the legs. They’re long on me, so even with a bit of hiking up, they’re fine, i just wish they stayed put like the old version. I do wonder if maybe they’re a bit big on me, so I’m going to order another color in an XS and see if that fixes the problem.

My absolute FAVORITE shorts for all workouts (running, crossfit, hyrox, etc). I have them in 4 colors & will be ordering more!!

The Universa shorts are my go-to shorts. The materials is soft and structured. Pockets on both sides and a rwar butt pocket allow tou to carry phone, keys, gels, etc. The shorts do not ride up like most and fit true to size.