Weird shorts. I ordered my true size small. (I'm 5'1, 117lbs). The waist is *slightly* big, but it has a drawstring, which I was able to tighten for a secure fit. My glutes had just the right amount of space; if I sized down, I don't think I would've been able to pull the shorts over my butt. But the thigh openings are HUGE. I wore these shorts for a three mile run and these basically turned into a diaper after a few steps. Loose-fit shorts need to have tapered leg openings so excess fabric does not gather between the thighs. I strongly suspect these shorts were only tested on super-slim runners with a thigh gap. I'll be sticking to my tight-fit, biker-style shorts. (For comparison, I'm comfortable in an XS in the Brooks spark shorts.) I'm not plus-sized, but these Chaser shorts were not designed for bodies with any curve to them whatsoever. All of this is too bad, because the waistband is comfortable and the fabric feels very durable. The navy blue swirl print was neutral enough but still fun. I've noticed Brooks hasn't been using many body shape-diverse models lately; I hope this isn't becoming yet another #thinspo running brand. (I'm an active member of my local running community and runners are such a diverse bunch! There's no reason to only feature size 0 giraffes in promo shots). I've already started a return, but I hope Brooks takes this feedback seriously!
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