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Marmot Women's Trailway UPF 50 Short 7" in Olive Grove

Name: Marmot Women's Trailway UPF 50 Short 7"
Brand: Marmot
SKU: marmot-marmot-women-s-trailway-upf-50-short-7-in-olive-grove-195115390327
Price: 79 USD

Shorts

$79

The verdict

A fair pick for hikers who want UPF-rated shorts, but note this is a hiking short, not a chino-style short.

Fit

Expect a relaxed, athletic hiking-short cut with a 7-inch inseam, likely with an adjustable waist; true to size for most builds.

Quality

Built to the same technical standard as the rest of the Trailway line, so expect durable, quick-dry construction suited to trail wear.

Price check

$79 is reasonable mid-tier pricing for a UPF 50 hiking short, a modest step down from the full-length pants.

Best for

Hikers or campers who want sun protection in a shorter, cooler cut.

Care

Machine wash cold and avoid fabric softener to preserve the UPF rating.

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Fit check: Marmot

True to size

Owners 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