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Browse all Marmot shorts →Marmot Women's Arch Rock UPF 50 Shorts 5" (Spring 2025) in Arctic Navy
The verdict
Fit
Expect a relaxed, hiking-friendly 5" cut with some stretch; true to size, sizing up for extra room over leggings.
Quality
UPF 50 sun protection is the main selling point here; at this price, expect basic construction rather than reinforced trail-ready fabric.
Is the price fair?
At $34.99, this is budget-tier for hiking shorts — fair for casual sun protection, not built for rugged use.
Best for
Casual hikers and travelers who want sun coverage at a low price.
Care
Machine wash cold and air dry to help the UPF coating last.
Fit check: Marmot
True to sizeOwners report Marmot fits true to size overall, with the rain pants and some bottoms running slightly roomy.
On the core jackets, retailer fit data is one-sided: every Zappos sizing respondent for the PreCip rated it true to size, with owners noting room for a light layer underneath and some deliberately going up a size only to fit bulky mid-layers. Sizing-guide roundups agree that Marmot jackets typically run true to size and track other American outdoor brands. The soft spot is bottoms: CleverHiker's PreCip Eco rain pants review says the fit runs slightly big and suggests sizing down, and owner feedback on shorts and sweatpants echoes a somewhat generous cut. Cuts also skew trimmer on athletic-fit styles, so per-item reviews are worth a glance on slim-labeled pieces.
Sizing advice: Order your usual size in jackets and tops (go up one only if you layer heavily); consider sizing down in the rain pants and other roomy bottoms.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Marmot PreCip Jacket Reviews — Zappos · Do Marmot Jackets Run Small Or Big? — FabricFits · Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Pants Review — CleverHiker · Marmot PreCip Eco Rain Jacket Review — CleverHiker
What owners report about Marmot shorts
Across Marmot's shorts, owners and reviewers describe a lightweight, stretchy nylon build that holds up to daily wear, hiking, and running; OutdoorGearLab concluded the Limantour 'will last a long time and do a good job.' The recurring complaint is the sewn-in adjustable waist belt used on models like the Arch Rock, which reviewers call 'junk' and say pops open on its own during normal use; a few owners also report the printed logo peeling after repeated washing.
- Strengths
- Reviewers repeatedly call the stretch fabric durable and comfortable enough for both hiking and everyday wear.
- Watch out for
- The integrated sewn-in waist belt on several models draws frequent complaints for popping open and feeling cheap, and some report the logo peeling after washing.
- Sizing
- Fit runs a little generous for some wearers, with a few reviewers recommending sizing down, while the longer Limantour model has a notably loose, longer 12-inch inseam.
About Marmot's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Marmot Elche Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Marmot Arch Rock Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Marmot Limantour Short Review | Tested & Rated
