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Dolphin Shorts

Show off your stride in dolphin shorts built for women who want maximum leg freedom with a flattering, curved hem. The signature dolphin cut sits higher on the sides and dips slightly at the front and back, giving you a full range of motion for running, training, and everything in between.

Build the rest of your workout look:

  • Pair with a Sports Bra that matches your training intensity.
  • Want more coverage? Check out our Booty Shorts for a slightly different cut.
  • Layer with a Cropped Hoodie for warm-ups and cool-downs.

Shop the full collection of dolphin shorts for women and find a pair that moves with you.

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Style Inspiration

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Blackout X365

Blackout Full Frame Running Sunglasses

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Blackout X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

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Blackout X365

Blackout Full Frame Running Sunglasses

X365

Blackout X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

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LuxeForm Heart Bra - Black

Black sports bra with heart cutout detail, athletic wear

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LuxeForm Heart Bra

The LuxeForm™ Heart Bra, where sculpting support meets second-skin softness....

£42.00

The Naked Leggings

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The NAKED Leggings

Sculpted, soft, and barely there. Meet the The Naked Leggings....

£65.00

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Hot Girl Strappy Bra - Black

Black strappy bra with gold necklaces for runners

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LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Designed for the girls who run fast, lift heavy, and...

£46.00

LuxeForm Mini Sculpting Shorts - Black

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LuxeForm Mini Sculpting Shorts | 3 inch

Designed for your hot girl era. The 3 inch Mini...

£50.00

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LoverFleece Cropped Hoodie

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The LoverFleece Cropped Hoodie

Your new statement piece.  The LoverFleece Cropped Hoodie is super...

£65.00

Naked Leggings

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The NAKED Leggings

Sculpted, soft, and barely there. Meet the The Naked Leggings....

£65.00

Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Black strappy bra with gold necklaces for runners

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LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Designed for the girls who run fast, lift heavy, and...

£46.00

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LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Black strappy bra with gold necklaces for runners

Runner's Athletics

LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Designed for the girls who run fast, lift heavy, and...

£46.00

LuxeForm Mini Sculpting Shorts | 3 inch

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LuxeForm Mini Sculpting Shorts | 3 inch

Designed for your hot girl era. The 3 inch Mini...

£50.00

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Blackout X365

Blackout Full Frame Running Sunglasses

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Blackout X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Black strappy bra with gold necklaces for runners

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LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Designed for the girls who run fast, lift heavy, and...

£46.00

The NAKED Leggings

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The NAKED Leggings

Sculpted, soft, and barely there. Meet the The Naked Leggings....

£65.00

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Ice Blue X365

Teal sunglasses with black frames on a white background

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Ice Blue X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

Heart Bra

Light blue LuxeForm Heart Bra with cutout, matching shorts - front view

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LuxeForm Heart Bra

The LuxeForm™ Heart Bra, where sculpting support meets second-skin softness....

£42.00

LuxeForm Shorts

Light blue LuxeForm sculpting shorts

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LuxeForm Sculpting Shorts | 5 inch

Meet the LuxeForm™ Sculpting Short. From long runs to high intensity...

£52.00

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Heart Bra

Light blue LuxeForm Heart Bra with cutout, matching shorts - front view

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LuxeForm Heart Bra

The LuxeForm™ Heart Bra, where sculpting support meets second-skin softness....

£42.00

Flyaway Shorts

Light blue FeatherFlow Flyaway shorts with drawstring detail - Runner's Athletics

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FeatherFlow Flyaway Shorts

Meet the FeatherFlow™ Flyaway Short, our lightest, breeziest performance short...

£52.00

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Heart Bra

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LuxeForm Heart Bra

The LuxeForm™ Heart Bra, where sculpting support meets second-skin softness....

£42.00

LuxeForm Shorts

Womens beige vanilla shorts 5 inch matching set Runners Athletics

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LuxeForm Sculpting Shorts | 5 inch

Meet the LuxeForm™ Sculpting Short. From long runs to high-intensity training,...

£52.00

Cherry Pink X365

Runner's Athletics cherry pink x365 sports sunglasses with wide pink lenses

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Cherry Pink X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

Heart Bra

Light blue LuxeForm Heart Bra with cutout, matching shorts - front view

Runner's Athletics

LuxeForm Heart Bra

The LuxeForm™ Heart Bra, where sculpting support meets second-skin softness....

£42.00

Ice Blue X365

Teal sunglasses with black frames on a white background

X365

Ice Blue X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

LuxeForm Shorts

Light blue LuxeForm sculpting shorts

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LuxeForm Sculpting Shorts | 5 inch

Meet the LuxeForm™ Sculpting Short. From long runs to high intensity...

£52.00

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Hot Girl Bandage Bra

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Hot Girl Bandage Bra in LuxeForm

The Hot Girl Bandage Bra was made for the athlete...

£43.00

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Hot Girl Skort in LuxeForm

Designed for your hot girl era. The Hot Girl Skort...

£52.00

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Ice Blue X365

Teal sunglasses with black frames on a white background

X365

Ice Blue X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

Hot Girl Bandage Bra in LuxeForm

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Hot Girl Bandage Bra in LuxeForm

The Hot Girl Bandage Bra was made for the athlete...

£43.00

Flyaway Shorts

FeatherFlow Flyaway black workout shorts with drawstring, model wearing

Runner's Athletics

FeatherFlow Flyaway Shorts

Meet the FeatherFlow™ Flyaway Short, our lightest, breeziest performance short...

£52.00

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Heart Bra

Light blue LuxeForm Heart Bra with cutout, matching shorts - front view

Runner's Athletics

LuxeForm Heart Bra

The LuxeForm™ Heart Bra, where sculpting support meets second-skin softness....

£42.00

Heart Bra

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Runner's Athletics

LuxeForm Heart Bra

The LuxeForm™ Heart Bra, where sculpting support meets second-skin softness....

£42.00

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Blackout X365

Blackout Full Frame Running Sunglasses

X365

Blackout X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

LuxeForm Tank

Runner's Athletics LuxeForm Functional Tank, black sports bra with phone pocket

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LuxeForm Functional Tank

Meet the LuxeForm™ Functional Tank, where performance meets design for the...

£50.00

Flyaway Shorts

FeatherFlow Flyaway black workout shorts with drawstring, model wearing

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FeatherFlow Flyaway Shorts

Meet the FeatherFlow™ Flyaway Short, our lightest, breeziest performance short...

£52.00

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Ice Blue X365

Teal sunglasses with black frames on a white background

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Ice Blue X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

Hot Girl Bandage Bra

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Hot Girl Bandage Bra in LuxeForm

The Hot Girl Bandage Bra was made for the athlete...

£43.00

Hot Girl Skort

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Hot Girl Skort in LuxeForm

Designed for your hot girl era. The Hot Girl Skort...

£52.00

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LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Black strappy bra with gold necklaces for runners

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LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Designed for the girls who run fast, lift heavy, and...

£46.00

The NAKED Leggings

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The NAKED Leggings

Sculpted, soft, and barely there. Meet the The Naked Leggings....

£65.00

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Ultra Lite Hat

Runner's Athletics black ultra-lite performance hat with white logo

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Ultra Lite Hat

Experience the perfect combination of functionality, comfort, style and take...

£27.00

LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Light gray strappy sports bra with cut-outs & matching athletic shorts at Runner's Athletics

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LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Designed for the girls who run fast, lift heavy, and...

£46.00

LuxeForm Mini Sculpting Shorts | 3 inch

Brown mini shorts with matching workout set

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LuxeForm Mini Sculpting Shorts | 3 inch

Designed for your hot girl era. The 3 inch Mini...

£50.00

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£50.00

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Hot Girl Strappy Bra - Black

Black strappy bra with gold necklaces for runners

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LuxeForm Hot Girl Strappy Bra

Designed for the girls who run fast, lift heavy, and...

£46.00

The NAKED Leggings

Model in black sports bra and leggings set, premium athletic apparel

Runner's Athletics

The NAKED Leggings

Sculpted, soft, and barely there. Meet the The Naked Leggings....

£65.00

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Ice Blue X365

Teal sunglasses with black frames on a white background

X365

Ice Blue X365

Meet the X365 Sunglasses: frameless, featherlight sunglasses engineered for the...

£72.00

Why Runners Love Dolphin Shorts

The dolphin hem is not just a style choice. It is an engineering decision. The curved cut angles upward at the sides of the thigh, which eliminates the excess fabric that causes bunching and chafing during high-rep movements. Whether you are logging miles on the road, pushing through a HIIT circuit, or warming up for a race, dolphin shorts stay out of your way and let your legs move without restriction.

The shorter side profile also makes these one of the most flattering shorts silhouettes available. The curved hem creates a natural lengthening effect on the legs while the fitted waistband keeps everything secure through sprints, jumps, and lateral movements.

Complete Your Training Kit

Dolphin shorts pair well with the right top and accessories.

  • For Running: A Racerback Sports Bra gives you full arm freedom and bounce control for longer efforts.
  • For Gym Sessions: Grab a High Support Sports Bra for extra stability during plyometrics and box jumps.
  • For a Coordinated Look: Browse our Matching Sets to find tops designed to complement your shorts.
  • For More Coverage: Our Running Shorts offer a straighter hem with slightly more thigh coverage.

Key Features of Our Dolphin Shorts

Every pair is designed to perform as hard as you do.

  • Curved Dolphin Hem: The signature cut sits higher on the outer thigh for zero fabric interference during wide strides, lunges, and high knees.
  • High-Rise Waistband: A wide, secure waistband sits flat against your stomach and stays in place through dynamic movements. No rolling or readjusting.
  • Lightweight Moisture-Wicking Fabric: Quick-drying material pulls sweat away from your skin so you stay cool and dry through intense sessions.
  • Built-In Liner: A soft inner brief provides extra coverage and prevents chafing so you can focus on your workout, not your shorts.

Who Wears Dolphin Shorts?

  • Runners: Women who want the lightest, least restrictive short for road runs, track workouts, and race day.
  • HIIT and CrossFit Athletes: Anyone who needs full hip mobility for box jumps, burpees, and kettlebell swings.
  • Warm-Weather Trainers: Women who train outdoors and want maximum airflow on hot days.

FAQ

Dolphin shorts are athletic shorts with a curved hem that angles upward on the sides rather than cutting straight across the thigh. This design originated in running culture because it allows a fuller range of motion compared to traditional straight-hem shorts. The curved cut reduces fabric bunching at the hip crease during high-stride movements.
The main difference is the hem shape. Dolphin shorts have a curved hem that sits higher on the outer thigh and dips lower at the front and back. Standard running shorts have a straight-cut hem at a uniform length all the way around. Dolphin shorts generally offer more freedom of movement at the hip, which is why many runners and sprinters prefer them.
Dolphin shorts are one of the best running short styles available. The curved hem eliminates fabric interference during your stride, and the lightweight construction reduces heat buildup. They are especially popular for track workouts, tempo runs, and race day when you want minimal drag and maximum leg turnover.
Our dolphin shorts include a built-in brief liner that provides secure coverage and prevents inner-thigh chafing. The liner is made from moisture-wicking material that dries quickly, so it stays comfortable even during long or sweaty workouts.
Dolphin shorts should fit snugly at the waist without digging in and have enough room through the thigh that you can move freely without the fabric pulling. They are designed to be on the shorter side, so the curved hem will sit higher on your outer thigh than a standard running short. If you are between sizes, go with the size that keeps the waistband secure since that is where fit matters most.