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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and unique designs of the products, particularly the running shorts and leggings. Consumers appreciate the comfort and practicality, highlighting features like supportive inner shorts that prevent chafing and multiple pockets for phones, gels, and keys. People also value the excellent delivery service and the overall positive experience with the company. The consensus is strong regarding the positive attributes of the product, quality, delivery service, order process, and general service provided. Reviewers highlight the durability of the products, noting that they withstand intensive use and washing well.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Snap decision to buy my first Happystride running shorts with pockets just a week before the London marathon (mine were too hot for the expected temperatures.) Ordered at 2.30pm Good Friday and picked... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have 9 pairs of these shorts now, which I believe should tell you everything you need to know about them. The inner shorts are supportive and stop chafing, the 2 inner pockets hold phones or gels ea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The classic shorts are a thing of beauty! I wasn't sure if the unisex sizing would work, but it's perfect (in case useful for anyone else, I ordered medium - size 12 bottom half with wide hips, 5 foot... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did what you are not supposed to do and ordered a pair of Happy Stride shorts two days before London Marathon because the forecast was HOT. Needed two leg pockets to stash T1 diabetes kit and these... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ok so I don’t do reviews but,, I’m a bigger size lady and find it difficult to get shorts to fit (big girls don’t run)! Now I have bought my third pair always get compliments on them, ran a half marat... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really pleased with my multi-leopard shorts (I bought a medium -I’m a size 12). Enough coverage on the inner lining and absolutely NO chafe for my half marathon; first time outing ! Gorgeous, fun and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My go to shorts for all sports. I bought these for running but tried them as an alternative to my hockey skort & love them! I feel 100% more comfortable with no chaffing or riding up issues so I can f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I decided to purchase happy stride shorts a couple of years ago and they became my favourite ones. Lots of different patterns are available but most importantly, they are so comfortable and don't rol... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having invested in some shorts and leggings from HappyStride, I decided to take a chance on some sunnies (a chance because I wouldn't have a chance to try them, I know I could potentially return if di... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible running shorts! Amazing customer service, super speedy response time to a sizing question. The shorts arrived quickly, they’re wonderful quality, they don’t move whilst running and are ve... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love these shorts as they’re great quality and so fun to wear! I’ve been using them for spinning, and they’re super comfy and really light, which makes a big difference during a workout. Th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had my eye on these shorts for ages! 25% off for London Marathon persuaded me and I am so glad because I love em! Great fit - I'm size 10 and 5:2 and went for the small, so comfortable and flatte... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery and a happy with the quality of the shorts. Would highly recommend product and company! Union Jack Shorts: Really nice fit and comfortable inner lining. Would have preferred the Unio... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

... buy some Happystride Lemon shorts and smile. Great shorts, own a few pairs now and love them all. Stand out from the crowd a bit. I wear mine for trail/ mountain and ultra runs. [Note: Person... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fitness shorts, very generous sizing, xs was only just small enough. I am uk 8 to 10. I expected the inner short to ride up as felt a little loose, but they didn't. There are much smaller ladies than... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the quality and designs of Happy Stride leggings and shorts and don’t wear any other brand for running! Beautiful design and great quality material with deep side pockets and draw string on the w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Products are top quality. I’m not a bog-standard sizing, so opted for Large but they were massive on me. No problem, Happystride exchanged both pairs of Classic Shorts for Medium. I still found t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been admiring a fellow runners HappyStride shorts for a while now. I happened to go on the website when there was a discount available and I decided that was the time to treat myself. The deliv... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Having run in these for the first time today, they are almost exactly what I’m looking for. The pockets are a great size. I’d like a longer ‘undershort’, I don’t understand why women’s shorts are alwa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic shorts. Ordered and arrived beautifully wrapped. First run yesterday and they were perfect. Fun flower print . Lovely material. Washed easily. Will definitely be buying more products from th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shorts back in stock, order & delivered 2 days later. They arrived well packaged....Sadly I. haven't been able to wear them due to the dog getting to them before I did... ! The material feels soft & c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery of an excellent product!!! Designs are bright & cheery!!! Get a lot of compliments for all of the running gear from Happystride & recommend them to my run club buddies!!! Am slowly repl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a pair of happystride classic shorts tentatively on the back of a recommendation from my wife and seeing lots of my friends using them and wondering what the fuss was about. It was a r... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb leggings ⭐️ I’m usually one for the bright colourful designs, and have been wearing shorts more recently. But I ordered the basic b*tch navy and maroon leggings and they are simply amazing. So... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered 4 x "lucky dip" items and they were all amazing! A great way to increase your stash with a bit of "luckticipation". I wasn't disappointed, and would definitely buy lucky dip stuff again...... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered another 2 pairs shorts today and asked if i could be cheeky and pick up in an hour, as usual their service was remarkable as always and I was able to do so. If you have not tried Happystride s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great shorts ,only negative the shorts underneath could be made tighter as they ride up when your running,maybe a different material would help . They are comfortable to wear look great a little bit... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The leggings I’ve been wearing training for the marathon are too big and falling down so I ordered some cheerful shorts from here. They look absolutely tiny and I can’t get them passed my thighs. Defi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I placed an order for collection and it was ready the same day! I’d ordered a vest and when I tried it on it was too tight. I contacted happystride to request an exchange for a bigger size, but unfor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love my new pair of shorts!! Saw the new designs and I couldn’t resist buying my third pair!!! Love the quality, practicalities of the pockets and the funky fabric!! I also have two pairs... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love my 'Cheetahs always win' shorts! They are so colourful and really comfy. The side pockets on the inner shorts fit my phone easily, there is also a back pocket on the outer shorts wit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing company! I emailed to change my postage choice and heard back very quickly from Pete, who was super friendly and very helpful. Plus, Happystride shorts have encouraged a once anti-shorts weare... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really really comfortable shorts. The customer care is great. Super friendly, speedy and helpful. Im dyslexic and they have been really patient sending me info for things and answering any question... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing apparel these guys are really accommodating on service making sure you are happy with your order. Yet another load of running gear I've ordered I just really like the gear... Try them you will... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best companies I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Excellent customer service with prompt response to query. Pete really was very professional and responsive. Quality short... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm on a bit of a budget, so these were quite an investment for me...but the service and products exceeded my expectations and I will be building up my collection of HappyStride running gear over the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased 6 pairs of HappyStride shorts now and love the colourful designs and patterns, they are a lot different to most running kit. The side pockets are really useful and can comfortably run... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were very helpful with responding to my question via Instagram. I ordered the classic shorts and they are so soft and comfortable! My upper thighs rub together when I run, but these shorts stayed... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great shorts with short inner leggings and pockets and made of beautiful material. Loads of design choices too. Slightly more expensive than I would normally pay but worth it!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing quality. I got my first two pairs 3 years ago and they are still going strong with over 2,500 miles in them. Didn’t need another pair but bought the flowery design just because. No... See more

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Company details

  1. #8 of 42 best companies in Running Shop
  2. #9 of 126 best companies in Activewear shop
  3. #17 of 629 best companies in Clothing Shop
  4. #4 of 78 best companies in Clothing supplier
  5. #9 of 144 best companies in Sportswear Shop
  6. #3 of 17 best companies in Sportwear manufacturer

About happystride

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happystride specialises in bright and functional running and activewear. Our award winning running and activewear will make you stand out from the crowd with cool, colourful designs which are also great quality too! Our kit is really functional too - with phone pouches, inner shorts and pockets. You can get kitted out in shorts, sunglasses, leggings, t-shirts, vests, long sleeves, waterproof jackets, bobbles, caps, socks and wrapits in all sizes from XS-XXXL, we cater for everyone. We inspire happy running & fitness and we understand that running and exercise really helps your mental health therefore we make a donation from every product sold to a mental health charity. In 2025 we are supporting the charity CALM. SHOP NOW Buy shorts Buy sunglasses Buy tops Buy leggings Buy other stuff

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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They are soft and stretchy but not sure if I will be back

Lovely leggings. I REALLY like the stretch, the feel, and , don’t gape behind the knee. Very nice they are super soft and fun. My favourite for the feeling and stretch… buttery soft
What i don’t love about their leggings? Not uv reflective (so rtlegated to just leisurewear only :o( - not everyone runs and im not convinced about being squat proof, also very long and gathers at the ankle and im 5.6 really long legs and a short body and ohhh the excess fabric. These have been made for a REALLY tall lady… so there is that. I do own 2 pairs now TBF but this brand is not my first choice. Specials are great (thank you) as full price feels a rad steep for me.
Consider uv reactive there are thousands of us out here that dance! I would be a return customer if they were uv and had some cute designs. I can live with the length

13 January 2026
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Thank you so much for your order and feedback, we will take on board.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My new joyful shorts are amazing

My new joyful shorts are amazing! These are the most comfortable running shorts I've owned, with zero chafing issues!

10 January 2026
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Thank you Paul, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Running Industry Awards and others…


The Running Industry Awards and others well deserve. Great to see funcy, colouful outfits and see them get dirty at a muddy train run. Thank you, Pete..!

6 January 2025
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Thank you for all the support Fumiaki!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Love the quality shame lucky dip.isnt so lucky

Love the quality and the pockets, I just got two lucky dip leggings. I know lucky dip is you get what you get but I tend to get a lucky dip as it's more affordable for me. All my lucky dip orders so far havent been very lucky style wise. Does feel a bit like they send out ones that may need moving or aren't the most popular.
Edit- spoke to them and they do just pick random designs, I have just been unlucky in my dips.

5 November 2025
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Hey, thanks for your order and sorry to hear you’re not happy with your lucky dips, as mentioned in our terms you can get any design! If you want a particular design it’s best to choose it vs going down the lucky dip route. Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The clothing is fantastic—just what…

The clothing is fantastic—just what I’ve been looking for in running gear. The customer service is outstanding too. Every time I’ve reached out to Happystride, I’ve received a prompt, helpful, and thoughtful response that made me feel genuinely valued as a customer.

21 August 2025
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Thank you so much Samuel and happy running!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fitness shorts

Fitness shorts, very generous sizing, xs was only just small enough. I am uk 8 to 10. I expected the inner short to ride up as felt a little loose, but they didn't. There are much smaller ladies than me that would probably appreciate xxs size. I'm 5"10 and the length is just what I was looking for. The reason for dropping as star is for quite pricey shorts, I was disappointed to see they are made in China

14 October 2025
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Thank you for your review and feedback Joanne, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really really comfortable shorts

Really really comfortable shorts. The customer care is great. Super friendly, speedy and helpful.
Im dyslexic and they have been really patient sending me info for things and answering any questions.
And refund process for the only pair ive sent back was smooth and easy

24 September 2025
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Thank you so much Rebekah, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Shorts and Great Service

Ordered another 2 pairs shorts today and asked if i could be cheeky and pick up in an hour, as usual their service was remarkable as always and I was able to do so. If you have not tried Happystride shorts I urge you to do so, I eventually bought some 2 years ago and i have never run in another brand since. I have not even worn the shorts i had before on a run since either!

4 September 2025
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Thank you so much Sam, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company and great clothing!

The clothing is fantastic—exactly what I’ve been looking for in running apparel. The customer service is exceptional as well. Every time I’ve contacted Happystride, I’ve received a reply within minutes. The responses have always been helpful, compassionate, and left me feeling truly valued as a customer.

25 August 2025
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Thank you so much Tom and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ok so I don’t do reviews but,

Ok so I don’t do reviews but,, I’m a bigger size lady and find it difficult to get shorts to fit (big girls don’t run)! Now I have bought my third pair always get compliments on them, ran a half marathon last week, they did not move and 100% squat proof, I didn’t need my hydration vest as I could fit everything in my pockets happy stride is awesome

10 August 2025
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Thank you so much Simone, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best shorts ever!

Absolutely love the shorts I received today from happy stride! They feel amazing on, so comfortable and they fit perfectly! I will be wearing them with pride at parkrun tomorrow morning. They are beautiful quality and I love how they have the inner shorts. I have not seen anything like these in the shops.
Another thing, I was easily able to phone Sam and Pete and there was no problem with me to change the size of the shorts over the phone.
I will definitely be buying more, and recommend them to my friends.

15 August 2025
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Thank you so much Debbie, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best shorts ever

They were very helpful with responding to my question via Instagram. I ordered the classic shorts and they are so soft and comfortable! My upper thighs rub together when I run, but these shorts stayed fixed in place. Very impressed. I'll be ordering other designs for sure!

11 August 2025
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Thank you Chelsea, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My go to shorts for all sports

My go to shorts for all sports. I bought these for running but tried them as an alternative to my hockey skort & love them! I feel 100% more comfortable with no chaffing or riding up issues so I can focus on the game. Really enjoying the dual wear I get from running & hockey. Plus if I ever need to reach out to the team they’ve been fast & the loveliest when responding - Happiest with happy stride

4 August 2025
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Thank you so much Abigail, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent leggings

Excellent leggings, fast dispatch and lovely fit thanks A***

23 July 2025
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Thank you so much Emma, enjoy your new leggings and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big fan!

Lots of style and sizing options to choose from- my order arrived super quick and really nicely packaged. Really pleased with the fit and quality of my shorts,and I like the tie fasten waist and all the pockets. Very happy customer!

8 July 2025
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Thank you so much Katie, enjoy your new shorts and happy running!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love them!

Funky socks, love it!

22 November 2024
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Reply from happystride

Thank you Ben and happy running!

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