The 17 Best Running Shorts for Women in 2025, Tested and Reviewed - BRANWYN | Performance Innerwear

The 17 Best Running Shorts for Women in 2025, Tested and Reviewed

May 21, 2025 | "If you need a pair of running shorts that hug you in all the right ways, look to the Essential Compressive Shorts from BRANWYN."

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The 17 Best Running Shorts for Women in 2025, Tested and Reviewed | Amber Joglar and Heather Mayer Irvine | Runner's World | May 21, 2025

 

In May 2025, Runner's World delves into the aspects that make up the best running shorts from waistband, material, inner liner, etc. BRANWYN's seamless Merino Essential Compressive Shorts were named the best compressive running short of 2025 by Runner's world gear testers noting they remained snug without constriction.

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Models wears BRANWYN's compressive shorts, a black Merino Wool bike short with a 6 inch inseam. Wearing BRANWYN's Merino sustainable Essential Compressive Short from the back. Merino wool biker short from BRANWYN.
Essential Compressive Shorts
$72.25 USD $85.00 USD
51 reviews
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Image shows a woman wearing BRANWYN's Compressive Racerback Sports Bra, a compression sports bra designed for high-impact adventures, running and the gym. This compressive, body-hugging sports bra features an updated racerback and shoulder strap design for a more inclusive fit, ensuring maximum comfort and freedom of movement. Image shows a woman wearing BRANWYN's Compressive Racerback Sports Bra, a compression sports bra designed for high-impact adventures. This compressive, body-hugging sports bra features an updated racerback and shoulder strap design for a more inclusive fit, ensuring maximum comfort and freedom of movement. Made from a heavy-weight 4-way Merino knit with a POWRspun blend of 76% extra fine Merino, 14% nylon, and 10% elastane, it provides breathable, sustainable support. BPA, PFAS, and forever-chemical free, t
Essential Racerback Sports Bra
$72.25 USD $85.00 USD
333 reviews
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Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Bralette, a bra from the Essential Collection. Made from soft, moisture-wicking Merino wool using seamless technology, this performance innerwear provides performance, comfort, and sustainability. The fabric is free from BPA, PFAS, and forever chemicals. Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Bralette, a bra from the Essential Collection. Made from soft, moisture-wicking Merino wool using seamless technology, this performance innerwear provides performance, comfort, and sustainability. The fabric is free from BPA, PFAS, and forever chemicals.
Essential Bralette
$44.20 USD $52.00 USD
2622 reviews
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Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Busty Bra, a bra from the Essential Collection. Made from soft, moisture-wicking Merino wool using seamless technology, this performance innerwear provides performance, comfort, and sustainability. The fabric is free from BPA, PFAS, and forever chemicals. Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Busty Bra, a bra from the Essential Collection. Made from soft, moisture-wicking Merino wool using seamless technology, this performance innerwear provides performance, comfort, and sustainability. The fabric is free from BPA, PFAS, and forever chemicals.
Essential Busty Bra
$52.70 USD $62.00 USD
2050 reviews
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Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Hipster, a high waisted merino wool underwear from the Essential Collection. Made from soft, moisture-wicking Merino wool using seamless technology, this performance innerwear provides performance, comfort, and sustainability. The fabric is free from BPA, PFAS, and forever chemicals. Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Hipster: light grey high waisted Merino Wool Underwear and matching Merino Wool bra.
Essential Hipster
$34.00 USD $40.00 USD
1192 reviews
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Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Bikini, a underwear from the Essential Collection. Made from soft, moisture-wicking Merino wool using seamless technology, this performance innerwear provides performance, comfort, and sustainability. The fabric is free from BPA, PFAS, and forever chemicals. Woman wearing BRANWYN's Essential Bikini, a underwear from the Essential Collection. Made from soft, moisture-wicking Merino wool using seamless technology, this performance innerwear provides performance, comfort, and sustainability. The fabric is free from BPA, PFAS, and forever chemicals.
Essential Bikini
$32.30 USD $38.00 USD
820 reviews

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