Name: W's 3'' AFO Middle Short
SKU: 175725

Our bestselling short is better than ever — fast-drying AFO shell fabric and moisture wicking brief liner with a breathable waistband for softer next-to-skin comfort.

Sizing

Regular fit,

Lydia is 5’6” // she wears size S
Marissa 5’9” and Grace 5'1" // they wear size XS
Evangelia is 5'4" // she wears size S
Sakka is 5’1” // she wears size XS
Shea is 5’1” // she wears size XS
Justine is 5’7” // she wears size S
Alexis is 5’9” // she wears size M
Gabby is 5'8" // she wears a size S
Camilla is 5'7" // she wears size L
Blake is 5'7" // she wears a size M
Abigail is 5'7" // she wears size S
Chi-chi is 5'11" // she wears size M
Talia is 5'8" // she wears size L

Behind the design

Built as an all-around performer and everyday running staple, the Middle Short is a silhouette we've been refining since the very beginning. A bestseller, it's our go-to short for crushing the majority of our mileage. Made from our ultralight AFO stretch fabric, the Middle Short wicks, breathes, and dries super quickly and has an integrated brief liner and two pockets for your essential carrying needs.

Details

Smooth finish

Bonded hem seams ensure an anti-chafe fit clean finish

Softer, breathable waistband

An updated knit waistband with external facing drawcord provides a secure, comfortable fit while perforations enhance breathability

Stay seen

Signature reflective logo on front and “watermark” reflectivity on back increases visibility in low light

features

Weightless feel
Ultra-light AFO stretch woven fabric for a barely-there-feeling shell

Cool and dry
Fast dry time, high breathability excellent sweat wicking for a cool, comfortable ride

Built-in liner
Integrated moisture-wicking performance brief liner

Softer, breathable waistband
An updated knit waistband with external facing drawcord provides a secure, comfortable fit while perforations enhance breathability

Breathable waistband
Perforated knit waistband with internal drawcord provides a secure fit that is both breathable comfortable

Smooth finish
Bonded hem seams ensure an anti-chafe fit clean finish

Keep it secure
A secure back zip pocket has a nylon pull for easier in-motion access; can fit most sized phones

Keep it separated
Internal drop down brief pocket for key/card includes a key loop bungee* that doubles as hang loop

Stay seen
Signature reflective logo on front and “watermark” reflectivity on back increases visibility in low light

*the s-biner clip, key ring keys not included with shorts—sorry, we need our keys

materials specs

AFO
88% recycled polyester, 12% elastane

Performance brief liner
94% polyester, 6% spandex

Weight
94g / 3.3oz (W’s Small)

Garment made in Vietnam

Sustainability

Our AFO fabric is composed of 88% recycled polyester. We use high-grade recycled polyester made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic like rPET (a form of recyclable plastic commonly found in single-use bottles and containers) to reduce the impact of our apparel without sacrificing on performance, durability or comfort.

AFO fabric is also bluesign® certified meaning it is free from harmful chemicals and is fabricated in a way that meets a high environmental standard.