Customer Reviews Brooks Spark 8" Short Tights

These shorts are great! They have compression, but not too much. They stay in place and I'll definitely be ordering more!

I love the fit of these shorts. They come high enough on my waist and don't roll down. They wash up well and no chafing. Material is great! I really like the longer length for comfort.

I absolutely looove these shorts! They're so comfortable, they don't ride up or down, they stay put. The fit is perfect for running, not tooo thick but not thin at all and I feel they have a hold everything in feel, IYKYK. I can hold my gels and phone safely without them falling out of the side pockets. Very comfy, highly recommend

As a middle-aged woman with a heavier body, I was certain I would hate these shorts. But I bought them just to prove I was right. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was 100% wrong. The waist is comfortable and doesn't really roll down. The legs do not ride up and cause chafing. It took me a sec to figure out the pockets, which are slightly angled, so it just means I need to pay closer attention putting my phone into my pocket. Overall, I am very pleased with these and will consider getting more.

LOVE these shorts SO much! I actually never usually wear shorts running (usually do capri's or tights) because the shorts I've found usually ride up between legs, chafe, don't have pockets for keys/gel/cellphone, roll down at the waist and/or are just generally uncomfortable and distracting while running! Well.. these shorts do not do any of those things and they are 100% perfect in my opinion! Love the high waist, the compressive material, the pockets!!! and overall fit. Thank you Brooks for making these shorts! For reference I'm 5'10 and have an athletic build.

I ran 8 miles on Saturday there was no movement and no riding up.

Love these shorts for hiking. They are nice and stretchy without getting out of place. I like the angle of the pockets, they are easier to get into.

I wore these for the first time on a 7 mile run today and I decided mid-run to order another pair as soon as I got home. These are my favorite new running leggings for warmer weather! I had gels and keys in the side pockets and phone in the back pocket and everything was super secure, the leggings didn't ride down or move during the run at all, which I find usually happens with a phone pocket. I wish I had these for the half marathon I ran last week! I love that I don't need to wear a running belt with these since they hold so much. The leggings are super comfortable, flattering, and didn't need any stretch or wear-in period. I've tried many pairs of cropped running leggings over the years and they either don't have pockets, pockets aren't big enough, they ride down, the thigh band is too tight, etc. - these don't have any of those issues!

I was very reluctant to even bother with trying these running shorts. This style is not a typical style for me. I bought them at a local running store first and let me just say that I was very very wrong about them! They are fantastic! The style sits perfectly at the waist, they are comfortable and breathable, they don't ride up, they don't fall down. They make long runs more enjoyable. I liked them so much I bought 2 pairs from Brooks! I absolutely love these shorts! I bought a medium and they fit perfectly.

I absolutely love these shorts! I have 2 pair of Method 8" and these fit much better. The waistband is very similar to the Momentum thermal tights, with a nice snug fit. And these are true to Brooks tagline "We've done our job if you forget you're wearing our gear."

Bought this 8" short after loving the 5" but wanting a longer option - the pockets are amazing, and the shorts never budge or ride up, even after 20 miles. The screenprinted logo is peeling off after just a few washes, and I wish this short came in a 6" or 7" middle option, but overall fantastic gear.

I bought a black pair and after two runs in the August heat in North GA, I'm loving the support and anti-chafe these provide. And ample pockets to stash a phone, key, gel, etc. Warning - don't forget to cut the inside tag like I did. Wound up with a bit of a sore after a 10K run.

Fit great and stay in place

Wore these for my last marathon and had no problems! No chafing and the waist stayed in place. The pockets are a little small for a phone but held my nutrition/gu packets well.

nice medium compression and they stay in place. Would totally buy again.

Just to lose, the material seamed not as tight as the large material.

Love the shorts, but side pockets are smaller than Brook’s Method. Wish I could fit my phone, keys and some gels in there.

Some of the best shorts I have ever owned. Stay in place and have great pocket space.

Well made shorts

I LOVED the Method 8 shorts. I have tons of them they are my go to for races and long runs, and pretty much everything in between. The waistband on these shorts is horrid. The thin band at the top cuts into your waist, the pockets are narrow, and the compression isnt the same. Bring back the method!!

Bought this 8 short after loving the 5 but wanting a longer option - the pockets are amazing, and the shorts never budge or ride up, even after 20 miles. The screenprinted logo is peeling off after just a few washes, and I wish this short came in a 6 or 7 middle option, but overall fantastic gear.

Nice comfortable, fabric. Pockets good for keys, gels, etc. Would be better if pockets closed securely (Velcro, zipper?). Waist has drawstring - would be better if it could be tightened on the outside to avoid chafing. Sizing seems OK. Med. for 5'2", 125 lbs.

It is all about the pockets! I ran in these shorts for fall marathon. The longer length is nice on my 60 year old legs. The pocket in the back waistband is perfect for your phone. Sometimes Brooks run big, but these were true to size. Amble room for nutrition.

Nice comfortable, fabric. Pockets good for keys, gels, etc. Would be better if pockets closed securely (Velcro, zipper?). Waist has drawstring - would be better if it could be tightened on the outside to avoid chafing. Sizing seems OK. Med. for 52, 125 lbs.

The shorts are really nice, but I'm giving it four stars due to sizing issues noted throughout the comments - hopefully I can help someone pick the correct size. I'm 5'6" and 140 lb. Due to the suggestion to size up and the online tool for choosing a size, I ordered a large. Upon trying it on, it felt too big since I was used to more compression. I ordered a medium with the intent of returning the large. The medium felt more like what I thought I was seeking, so I used it for a few runs. However, as others have noted something is odd with the waistband which was causing me stomach pain after the run. I tried out the large again, and while it still felt too big when trying on, it felt great on the run. I'm sticking with the large. As others have noted, it's nice to have all the pockets and the material is really soft and comfortable.