I bought three running skirts from runningskirts.com and love them. They don’t bunch or ride up – there was no problem with chafing that I sometimes get in shorts. I wore one on a breezy day and didn’t have any problems with it flying up because the fabric is sturdy enough to stay down. This brand has two pockets with velcro on the outside of the skirt, handy to store gels, keys, whatever. I liked the fact they were located on the outside because many of my shorts have a pocket on the inside. I don’t feel like groping down my pants to get a gel out, so usually had to wear a fannypack. The seams are not rough, and I like the fact underwear is built in so you can go without if you desire. I was very happy with the service and delivery, too. I had mine delivered in Canada, and heard directly from Cindy as to which delivery options I would like.

The bottom (pun intended) line is that I think they are very functional in addition to being attractive.

I’m with RoxyRunner. Ever heard the saying “don’t knock it until you try it”! Anyway, here is my five cents!

I met the Running Skirts sisters a little over a week ago at the 1st Annual Girls on the Run (GOTR) 5K in San Diego! The sisters were there supporting the cause–how awesome is that!! My sister Amy and I met the Running Skirts sisters–Cindy and Christy. They were super nice and down to earth! And guess what–they are runners too!! No posers here–sorry! Madison (the daughter of Christy) ran her first 5K that day and she ran it fashionable dressed in one the adorable skirts!! Not only that, each of the girls in the program (14 total) were presented with their own running skirt at the end of the race! The girls were thrilled!!

My sister Amy had been eyeing the skirts all morning and at the conclusion of the race, bought a matching skirt and top. She has since told me how comfortable the skirt is to run in (more so than shorts)! That’s all I needed–I am sold and am going to buy a skirt or two. I just can’t decide what colors to get (smiling)!!

By the way–what DO runner’s legs look like? Look around at your next local race–LEGS THAT RUN COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES! The Running Skirts sisters are blessed to have beautiful long legs to run with (they are probably fast too!!)! I am a runner, I am 5’3, and have toned and muscular legs! I will never have stick thin legs and I am 125% okay with that! And guess what—that’s not going to stop me from wearing a running skirt! I am blessed to have strong legs that allow me to run marathons, participate in 70.3 Ironman’s, adventure races, etc!!! I love to show off my sexy, beautiful and toned (muscular) legs by wearing skirts for work and casual—and soon to be for running! Why not—I work hard with these legs!!

Beauty is all about attitude, who I am on the inside, and the positive contributions I make to this world on a daily basis! My beauty is not based on the length or thickness of my legs! I am a strong and incredible female athlete and am darn proud of the title!! HAPPY RUNNING!! Anne

PS: Athletic skirts are not a new invention. Terry Cycling has been selling them for years. They call them skorts. I have several friends who mtn. bike and they have been wearing biking skirts for many years—(these women are hard core mtn. bikers)! They may be wearing skirts, but don’t let that deceive you because these females know how to ride! I also know a woman named Leigh. She is an ultra runner and at the last 100K (approx. 62 miles) she was running in a skirt!! You GO GIRLS!!!!!

After wearning shorts year after year (and having them bunch up between my legs) I’m thankful that someone finally found a cute and playful way to bring a girly style to the sport!

Thank you for your feedback. It’s been interesting for me to see the opposite views many women have had toward running skirts. It seems to me that one big separator is whether or not a gal’s thighs rub together so I can certainly understand why the opinions differ so much.

I guess it just goes to show you that we are all different!