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Marmot Women's Trailway UPF 50 Short 5" in Olive Grove
The verdict
Fit
Expect a relaxed, athletic hiking-short cut with a 5-inch inseam; true to size for most builds.
Quality
Same technical, trail-oriented construction as the rest of the Trailway line, built for durability and quick dry rather than a dressy finish.
Price check
$75 is fair mid-tier pricing, slightly less than the 7-inch version, consistent with the smaller amount of fabric used.
Best for
Hikers who want a shorter, cooler cut with built-in sun protection.
Care
Machine wash cold and skip fabric softener to keep the UPF rating intact.
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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
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