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Janji Women's 3 Inch AFO Middle Short Review

Lightweight, comfortable shorts with built-in liner and phone pocket
Published: August 2, 2021

Overall Score: 4/5

Janji Short

Overall Impressions

Likes:

  • Lightweight, stretchy fabric
  • Well-designed liner short
  • Rear phone pocket
  • Soft waistband

Dislikes:

  • Snug fit (may require sizing up)

The Janji Women's 3 Inch AFO Middle Short is the ultimate in comfort, style and performance. Designed with Janji's signature AirFlatOut (AFO) stretch woven fabric, this short is extremely lightweight, quick-drying, and durable. They feature a comfortable, moisture-wicking brief liner, an internal drawcord for a secure fit, and bonded seams for chafe-free comfort. There is plenty of room to store your running essentials thanks to the internal brief pocket with a bungee key loop, as well as a back zipper pocket to hold your phone securely. Our tester loved the improved knit waistband with perforations that offered a softer feel and added breathability. With its fun, unique prints and high-quality fabric, it's no surprise the Janji AFO Middle Short is a favourite at Running Warehouse Australia.


Janji Short

Features & Style

Score: 7/10

Liz: "These shorts are pretty basic and have a looser, more performance-oriented construction that isn't particularly stylish. BUT the brand makes up for this with the fun colours and prints and the well-designed liner, waistband, and pocket."

Janji Short

Fit & Support

Score: 9/10

Liz: "These shorts are incredibly comfortable. The liner is well designed and made of a lightweight, soft fabric that feels great against my skin. The outer shell has a very light and stretchy design that allows for great freedom of movement as I run. I also love the knit waistband that lies flat against the waist with a slightly cosy feel."

Janji Short

Quality & Value

Score: 9/10

Liz: "Everything Janji makes is of amazing quality. The fabrics are technical, lightweight, and comfortable, and the construction of the shorts makes me confident that they will last a long time. When compared to similar products from other brands, I think the Janji shorts have the best value."



Our Reviewers

LizLiz

Overall Score: 8.5/10

There is a lot to love about this short! The inner liner is soft, lightweight, and stays in place well, and the outer shell fabric is incredibly light and stretchy. The short is finished off with a soft knit waistband that holds securely on my waist with no need to use the drawstring. The rear zipper pocket is also great. It's large enough to hold a phone and does so with little to no bounce. Overall, this Janji AFO Middle Short is a high-quality option that is truly made for runners. It's not the most stylish short on the market, but it is designed to perform on the run, so nothing holds you back. My only issue is that I found the shorts to run a bit on the snug side compared to other brands, especially for my large rear and thighs. I sized up to get the loose fit that is displayed in the images.

Caroline

Caroline is a lifelong, avid runner who enjoys the outdoors. Whether on the road or on the trail, running or hiking, being surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature is her ultimate happy place.