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Outnback — the out bit V001

Running Short - Black

£75 Batch 001 — 90 of 90 remaining
In stock & ready to ship
Size
Description

The barely-there running short, built for the simple joy of an out and back. Cut from a soft, wood-based viscose made using Lenzing™ yarn, it's so light and fluid you'll forget you're wearing it, moving with a gentle drape exactly as you do. We've kept it clean and simple, with nothing you don't need: a discreet key pocket at the back, adjustable internal cords for a comfortable fit, and a high side split for a full, free stride. Woven from tree cellulose, then pressed and sewn by us in Manchester by a team paid the Real Living Wage.

Key details:

  • Featherlight, breathable viscose twill with a soft, fluid drape

  • Sustainably sourced, wood-based viscose made using Lenzing™ yarn, spun from tree cellulose

  • Key pocket at the back · adjustable cords · high side split for a full stride

  • Internal contrast ties + considered contrast stitching

  • Woven in India, then pressed & sewn in Manchester by a team paid the Real Living Wage

Model Sizes:

  • Tony: 6ft, wearing size L
  • Kaman: 5ft 6, wearing size XS
Shipping

All 'in stock' items we aim to dispatch within 24 hours from your order being placed. All transit times are an estimate from point of dispatch.

UK 🇬🇧

  • Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 working days) £3.50 - free on orders over £80
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 (1-2 working days) £4.95 - free on orders over £120

International Deliveries 🌎

All international deliveries are sent DDP, meaning all customs and duties are paid upfront to ensure a smooth process and clear pricing.

Europe 🇪🇺

All deliveries are sent with customs and duties paid upfront.

  • Standard Tracked (3-5 working days) £4.95 - free on orders over £100

North America 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽

All deliveries are sent with customs and duties paid upfront.

  • Standard Tracked (3-7 working days) £9.95 - free on orders over £120

Australia & New Zealand 🇦🇺🇳🇿

All deliveries are sent with customs and duties paid upfront.

  • Standard Tracked (3-7 working days) £9.95 - free on orders over £120

Rest of the World 🌐

All deliveries are sent with customs and duties paid upfront.

  • Standard Tracked (3-7 working days) £14.95 - free on orders over £120
Sizing

Fit Guide

These running shorts have a relaxed fit with a short leg and high side split for freedom of movement. The waist is elasticated with an adjustable drawstring for comfort.

Between Sizes?

Go by your waist. For the most comfortable, relaxed fit we'd suggest sizing up — the elastic sits softer and the drawstring pulls in any excess, so it stays put.

Running Short fit guide — diagram showing where each measurement is taken: waist, hip, length, side split and inseam

Size UK Women's Sizing Waist Length Hip Front Rise Side Split Inseam
XS 6/8 26" / 66cm 35cm / 13.8" 50cm / 19.7" 26cm / 10.2" 18.5cm / 7.3" 6.5cm / 2.6"
S 10/12 29" / 73.5cm 36cm / 14.2" 52cm / 20.5" 27cm / 10.6" 19cm / 7.5" 7.5cm / 3"
M 12/14 32" / 81cm 37cm / 14.6" 53.5cm / 21.1" 28cm / 11" 19.5cm / 7.7" 8.5cm / 3.3"
L 16 34" / 86.5cm 38.5cm / 15.2" 56cm / 22" 29cm / 11.4" 20cm / 7.9" 9.5cm / 3.7"
XL 18 37" / 94cm 39.5cm / 15.6" 58cm / 22.8" 30cm / 11.8" 20.5cm / 8.1" 10.5cm / 4.1"
XXL 20 40" / 101.5cm 41cm / 16.1" 60cm / 23.6" 31cm / 12.2" 21cm / 8.3" 11.5cm / 4.5"

Front rise is measured from the crotch seam to the waistband seam, and the side split from the top of the waistband. All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat. Drop us an email at hi@wawwa.co if you need any help!

Returns

You have 21 days from the day your order is fulfilled to start a return through our self-service portal.

Items need to come back unworn and in their original packaging with tags attached. We'll cover return shipping on exchanges up to 20% of your order value.

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Design story

A clean, simple short for your out and back. Getting it this pared back took a bit of doing.

There was a fair bit of debate over the side split. We went high in the end, so you get a full, unrestricted leg stride.

We also went without a liner. We wanted these to be a proper unisex short, and, honestly, half the population don't really need one, so it felt like the right call to leave it out.

They actually started with a large zip pocket at the back, but when our run group tested them, no one really used it out on a run. So we took it off. That kept the shorts cleaner and brought the cost down too, leaving just a discreet key pocket for the essentials.

On an out and back, most people are happy with a watch and a key, and if you want to carry more, they pair perfectly with the running belt.

Design process
Fabric story

Our running shorts are made from sustainably sourced viscose, a wood-based fabric derived from tree cellulose and made using Lenzing™ yarn. Naturally sourced and renewable, it's a largely plant-based alternative to the fully synthetic fabrics most running gear relies on. From tree to fabric: the wood is pulped, dissolved, then pushed through tiny holes to form fine filaments, spun into yarn and woven into a soft twill. A regenerated fibre, made from nature and engineered into something beautifully soft and breathable. The result is a lightweight twill with a lovely soft drape, breathable and durable enough to go the distance.

Care label
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