That Freaking Drawstring

Let me just say, I love these shorts, but read on to the end. They go on pretty tight (I'd almost say they run small, but they're just snug), but they feel great on the run. Very supportive, very smooth, and comfortable. Price is not quite low enough, but I got them at a discount, which made the cost more palatable (I've never had shorts like this, and as a bigger runner, I needed the incentive). Pocket in back is big enough to fit my iPhone 13 mini (but probably not one of the more current phones that are much bigger), which was a very pleasant surprise for listening to music on the run. I do have the issue with the logo cracking, but I don't care. If this was it, five stars. But this is not it. As others have said, the drawstring is a complete and utter fail. Mine broke within the first month, and I was being careful, having read the reviews. Here was the circumstance: I had the shorts on and tied, and needed to clip a flashing light to my waistband for a night run. The little tug to get the clip on is what broke the inner end of the drawstring free from its anchor near the back of the shorts. The source of the problem: this is not one drawstring, but two half-drawstrings, each anchored on one side of the rear pocket. How do we know this is a terrible, and avoidable design? 1) Because so many people are reporting the breakage problem. 2) In the trail shorts, which are a very similar design, there's a *continuous* drawstring that runs over the rear pocket, just like this one could. The trail shorts drawstring is anchored at the rear to prevent drawing it all the way through the shorts, but because the drawstring is one piece, you shouldn't snap it. And, there's no anchor from which it can break free, rendering it useless. Maybe a designer from Nike can read this and make a design change. So, buy with caution. I'll be over here trying to mend my broken drawstring.

Stretches Very Well- Comfortable Once You Start Running

A bit hard to get them on even though the size is right, but once you get them on- it stretches really well and feels light once you start running

Great Product, But Drawstring Is An Issue

Would have given 5 stars, but unfortunately, I have experienced issues with the drawstring. Overall, a great product. I loved my first pair so much that I ordered a 2nd. Unfortunately, the 2nd pair I ordered arrived with one of the drawstring ties missing. I thought it was just stuck somewhere in the lining/material, but I went relatively deep into the hole that the drawstring should be coming out of, and I couldn't find it. Couldn't even pull the drawstring out on the other side to see if I could re-work the drawstring in. Anyway, they haven't fallen down while I've been out for a run, yet. Hopefully that doesn't happen!

Good pants but the string is horrible quality. I wouldn’t recommend unless they fix the string issue.

Ripped At Seam During Marathon

I LOVED these tights for long runs. They were extremely comfortable. However, the seam on the inside leg tore open DURING MY MARATHON. I started chafing like crazy and had to hit a first aid tent for some help so that I could finish comfortably. I'm on the fence about buying another pair, like I said, I loved them, but I can't have that happen again.