Stelle Women's Running Shorts with Zip Pockets

Two layers and four pockets give these Stelle running shorts a practical edge for workouts where you want coverage and a place for small essentials. The built-in compression liner is designed to reduce chafing, while the split outer hem allows a freer stride. Two exterior pockets zip closed, and two more are tucked into the liner. That setup can work for a run, a yoga class, or volleyball when carrying a few items matters as much as moving comfortably.

Highlights

The two-in-one design pairs a lightweight polyester outer short with a fitted compression layer underneath. The liner adds coverage and is intended to help prevent chafing, the loose outer layer brings a more relaxed look without giving up the close fit underneath. An elastic, stretchy waistband is meant to stay in place, and the split hem leaves room for leg movement.

Storage is the clearest practical distinction here: there are two zippered exterior pockets for quick access and two hidden pockets along the sides of the under-shorts lining. That is more useful than a basic running short with no secure storage, especially when you want to keep small essentials close during a workout. Keep in mind that the pocket dimensions and the liner's compression level aren't specified, so the description doesn't establish how bulky an item they can hold or how snug the fit will feel.

How to use it

Wear the liner as the built-in base layer and the outer short over it, there is no separate piece to coordinate. For a run, the zipped pockets are the sensible place for anything you want secured, while the hidden liner pockets offer another storage option. The maker describes the fabric as lightweight, breathable, and stretchy, but doesn't provide care instructions, fabric weight, or a detailed sizing guide here. Use those missing details as part of your fit decision rather than assuming a particular level of support or coverage.

Practical tips

Picture heading out for a short run with a cell phone in an exterior zip pocket and a small extra item tucked into the liner pocket. The split hem is intended to make a wider stride easier, and the inner layer adds coverage without needing separate compression shorts. For yoga or volleyball, the same combination of a fitted liner and a looser shell may suit movements where you prefer not to wear a single close-fitting short.

It makes sense if you want one pair for different active settings and value built-in storage. If you usually choose running shorts mainly for a precise compression feel, a specific inseam, or a defined fabric weight, those details aren't provided here. Not the best choice if you need to confirm pocket measurements or a particular liner length before deciding.

Questions before you buy

How many pockets are included? There are four: two exterior zip pockets and two hidden pockets built into the sides of the liner.

Do these shorts have a separate compression layer? Yes. The two-layer construction includes compression shorts underneath the outer layer.

What activities are they intended for? The product description names running, yoga, and volleyball. The split hem and built-in liner are intended to support movement across those activities.

Is it worth it?

These shorts are worth considering if you want a two-layer design with more storage than a simple unlined pair, especially for workouts where zippered pockets are useful. The combination of an elastic waistband, split outer hem, and built-in liner addresses comfort and coverage without needing separate shorts underneath. The trade-off is that the available details don't pin down fit specifics such as liner length, pocket capacity, or fabric weight. Choose them if the overall setup matches your routine, look for a more fully specified option if those measurements determine whether shorts feel right to you.