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8" RUN SHORTS BLACK

8" RUN SHORTS BLACK

Regular price £48.00
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Perfect Fit Quiz

Answer a few quick questions and we'll recommend the best style, length and fit for you.

How Do They Fit?

Our shorts are designed to feel comfortably snug. They should feel supportive and secure without feeling restrictive.

Between sizes?

Prefer a lock in fit → Size down

Prefer a more relaxed fit → Size up

Model is 5'2" and wearing size XXS

Do They Ride Up?

Our shorts are designed to stay put, which is why "don't ride up" is one of the things mentioned most often in our reviews.

HOWEVER... Fit plays a very big part. For best performance, the shorts should feel comfortably snug around the thigh, particularly at the bottom hem and sit on or past the widest part of your leg.

If you're concerned about ride up or chafing, we'd usually recommend choosing an 8" or 10" length for extra confidence and coverage.

Need help? Drop us a message and we'll help you find your perfect fit.

Will the Pockets Fit Phones?

Yes, each side pocket fits phones. The rear pocket is designed for smaller valuables and essentials.

We’ve placed the side pockets lower on the thighs to avoid high movement areas around the hips. This keeps your phone and essentials secure with no bounce or shifting. So comfortable, you’ll forget you’re carrying anything at all!

Materials & Care

Performance blend of 62% Recycled Nylon & 38% Spandex. OEKO-TEX® | Global Recycled Standard

Made from Post-consumer waste materials, such as plastic bottles or discarded garments!

Wash at 30°C on low spin. Wash with similar colours. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. See care label for information.

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Side Pockets
Side Pockets
Large, low side pockets that won't bounce
Zip Pocket
Zip Pocket
Secure back pocket for your essentials
Adjustable Waist
Adjustable Waist
Internal drawstring for the perfect fit
Super Soft Material
Super Soft Material
Support where you need, lightweight, breathable & sweat-wicking
Seamless Front
Seamless Front
No front seam for extra comfort

NEED HELP WITH YOUR PERFECT FIT?

We've now successfully fit 1000s of women.

If you have any questions at all, please just get in touch - Hannah or Kate will be happy to help ♡

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  • 5 stars: 140 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Siobhan Allen
Best Ever

I bought 2 pairs, I have had issues with shorts for the longest time! They all promise they don’t ride up, your phone stays put and you won’t have to be constantly pull up the waist band but they NEVER delivery. Bimble and Bolt are a god send, comfortable, stay put and look fantastic! Thankfully I now have shorts that do what they promise x

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Marie Wheeler
Absolutely AMAZING

Absolutely LOVE these shorts!! I have 2 pairs now and I literally wash straight away so u can wear them again!! 100% recommend you’ll not regret buying them

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Julie Burrell
Fantastic

Did a half in these shorts last week. They stayed put, no rubbing, no chafing, exactly the job I needed them to do. Fantastic, will definitely be buying more, think I've found my new favourites :)

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Michelle G
Love love love

I've tried various well known brands over the years and these feel like a second skin. I ran a half marathon in them and there was no chafing or overheating. 8 inch length is spot on - I'm 5'8" and size 10 so bought a Small. Can't wait to collect all the fab colours!

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Alisa
Best customer service

A huge thank you to Hannah for first class customer service. I had bought a pair of shorts (6inch) which I love but were slightly riding up. Hannah took time to ask about fit, performance and advised on trying the 8inch length. They are perfect! Didn’t budge at all on 20mile run. My go to shorts for comfort and performance now

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Joanne Palmer
Amazing 8 inch shorts

I love these shorts and have two pairs! The teal and black so comfortable and versatile and a bonus with two pockets, try the you won’t be disappointed

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Hilary Rendall
Just what i have been looking for!

Finally just what i have been looking for! Perfect length perfect fit. Lovely colour and great material. Dont move when i am running and great pockets. Great job well done, might have to order another colour!

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Elly Cope
Just buy them!

These shorts are amazing. The teal ones are my second pair. I love the longer length as I feel more confident in them. The colours are gorgeous, material super soft but also supportive, pockets are amazing and the waistband is comfortable and doesn’t fold over or slip. If you’re trying to decide whether or not to buy them then just go for it! (Photo is me in the berry version about to do a 15 mile event - so comfy the whole way round!)

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MW
Perfect for half marathon

I took a chance wearing these first time for a race but they were perfect. I didn’t give them a second thought on the run. Love the side pockets and zip pocket on the back.

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Michaela Lewis
Great shorts - new favourites!

Love the colour and fit. So comfortable to run in.

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Sarah
Just what I needed

I already have the crop leggings & have not run in any other leggings since I bought them, so I thought I'd try the shorts. These are a good fit, exactly like the leggings and I think I have chosen the right length for me, not too short & not right down by my knees either. I'm 5' 6" for reference. The pockets worked for me - my phone fitted perfectly and it will be handy having another side pocket later in the year to hold gloves as well. I'm definitely a bimbler & I wish I ran more to justify buying more B&B leggings / shorts!

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Tracey Wilkinson
Really comfortable!

I bought these at the Dirty Dozen run event...I'd just bought a pair of the leggings and thought I'd try the shorts too. Not disappointed!

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Kay
My new favourite shorts!

These are fantastic- fit great and don’t move around as advertised! The pattern works a treat for hiding sweat patches! 🫣😄

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Emma
Excellent!

These shorts were recommended to me by lots of women in my running club so when I needed a new pair, I decided to give them a go. The material is soft and comfy, the pockets large enough for my phone, gels etc and most importantly, they don't ride up when I'm running. I'll definitely trying the leggings over winter.

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Teresa C
Just amazing

I got recommended these shorts as any others ive tried, roll down or ride up on my thighs...THESE DO NOT MOVE. I was so amazed, they are SO comfortable to run in and give support in all the right places, the front come up higher to give your stomach area extra support, the length was great, can't wait to wear them for my half marathon!

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Caroline
My favourite shorts!

I absolutely love these shorts! Super soft material that looks and feels good on and, most importantly, actually stays put when you are running (not like others that just say they will, but then leave you messing about mid run ajdusting them!). The midnight nova fabric is lovely too.

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Abbie
Amazing

I have wanted some shorts for ages. These are perfect buttery soft, don’t move around when running and secure pockets that fit so much in. I love them and will be back for more!

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Alison
Love these shorts

I have tried lots of different brands, and these are stars above all of them.
Great fit, don't move and pockets are great.
Will be purchasing some long leggings for the winter.
Customer service and delivery was great too

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Katie
The Best

After trying so many different brands, I came across Bimble and Bolt and I’ll never look back! 🙌

I’m already looking forward to purchasing some of their leggings for the winter. The first time I wore their shorts, I took them out on a long run and they didn’t move once — honestly, they really are the best running shorts I’ve ever worn!

On top of that, their customer service is absolutely fantastic. Couldn’t recommend Bimble and Bolt enough! ❤️

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Tara Scott
Another great purchase

Just got another pair of awesome running shorts! They are great and don’t ride up like other brands I’ve had. Thanks to the team for the super quick service as well!

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Helen Tindall
Superb Shorts

Love these shorts

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E.D.
LOVE these shorts!

After a week running in the 8” Run Shorts I know I’ve found the brand I’ll keep coming back to!

Customer service has been excellent; I was able to easily organise an exchange that let me compare two different sizes and lengths before making a decision. The pockets fit everything you need securely and keep items from bouncing - no jangly keys! - and there has been NO riding up on my thighs whatsoever!

I wish I’d come straight to Bimble & Bolt for running shorts, instead of spending hundreds of £s on other brands that keep riding up my thighs or losing their shape.

Thank you for a great product!

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Lucy J
Fantastic!

Love these shorts - great range of sizes, lengths, pockets and colours!! The shorts are so soft and comfortable, stay in place and wash really well!
Impressed and will place more orders in the future!

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laura smith
Love my shorts!

Absolutely adore these running shorts; they do not shift on my thighs no matter the distance which is the dream - I'm between sizes so sized up as I don't like clothes very tight on my body so knew this was a risk, but they are comfortable, soft and have I said they don't ride up?!

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Roslyn Brewster
The shorts I've spent years looking!

I've been running for many years and never yet found a pair of shorts I am comfortable to run in, until now! I went for the 8 inch length and it's perfect... they are so comfortable, they do not move or roll up and feel really good quality. I have also purchased the capri length leggings for autumn. So impressed will definitely be buying more in the future.

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Katie A
LOVE THEM!

Never had such comfortable and light running shorts. They stay up when you run and are so comfortable I have even taken to wearing them on non running days!

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Marie Ellis
Amazing quality

Bought these for canicrossing my dogs. They are comfortable, supportive and don’t ride up with the Canicross belt on. Loving the zip pocket on the back and the a pocket on each leg. Great for carrying my phone, keys and poop bags without having to take a bag or hindering my movement. Will definitely be going back to for some more colours

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Customer
First pair of running shorts

Love my 8" shorts. I'm a 14/16 and the large size fits me perfectly. Pockets are brilliant. Very comfortable. Good to be able to try a pair out on a social run before buying too. Thank you.