Run further. Stay comfortable. Never adjust.
The best run is one where you forget you're wearing anything at all. The Reset 7" Running Short is engineered for exactly that — a distraction-free, high-performance women's running short that stays put through every stride, whether you're hitting your first parkrun or covering mountain miles.
Built from super-soft, sweat-wicking compressive fabric with a seam-free front, a secure three-pocket system, and silicone grippers at the hem, the Reset Short solves every frustration midlife runners told us they'd lived with for years: riding up, falling down, no pocket space, and kit that simply wasn't designed for their body.
Available in UK sizes 8–22. Designed, fitted, and tested on real runners — not mannequins.
Pockets The 3-pocket system is built for how runners actually run. Two deep side drop-in pockets fit an iPhone Pro Max or a 250ml soft flask without stretching or bouncing. The back zip pocket sits at the small of your back — positioned specifically to eliminate the swing that back pockets on cheaper shorts create. Cards, keys, a gel. It holds it all without you noticing.
Fit & Construction The high-rise waistband with looped drawstring gives you a locked-in fit you can adjust before you head out — and forget about once you do. The drawstring loops back into the waistband so it'll never knot up in the wash or work its way loose mid-run. We've removed the front seam entirely: no pressure point, no uncomfortable bunching, no adjusting at the start line.
Anti-Ride Technology Silicone dot grippers line the interior hem. They create a gentle seal against your skin that keeps the fabric exactly where you placed it, even at high cadence. No bunching. No riding up. No stopping.
Inseam 7" (18cm) — chosen specifically for thigh coverage and chafe protection on longer distances. Long enough to protect. Short enough to move freely.
The Story Behind the Reset Short
We built the Reset Short because we couldn't find them elsewhere.
After years of running in shorts that rode up, fell down, or came in sizes that stopped at a 14, we decided enough was enough. We surveyed hundreds of women runners — many of them in their 40s and 50s — and asked them one simple question: what does your ideal running short actually do?
The answers were consistent. Deep pockets that fit a real phone. A waistband that doesn't roll. An inseam long enough to actually prevent chafing. A front that sits smoothly without pulling. And sizing that includes them — not as an afterthought, but by design.
Every feature of the Reset Short came directly from those conversations. The 7" inseam length. The silicone hem grippers. The seam-free front. The back pocket position. The drawstring that locks and stays locked. None of it is arbitrary — all of it came from women who were tired of compromising.
We named it the Reset because that's what a good run does. It clears your head, recalibrates your day, and reminds you what you're capable of. Your kit should help with that. Not get in the way of it.
— Mary, Founder, KitFox
Finding Your Fit
The Reset Short is designed with a high-rise waist and sits above the hip bone for full coverage and support. The waistband is wide enough to stay flat and smooth — no rolling, no digging in.
Fit guide:
Size chart:
View our sizing guide here.
Still unsure? Drop us a message at mary@runkitfox.com — we'll help you find your size personally.
Fabric Composition
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold at 30°C with similar colours. Skip the tumble dryer — air dry only. No bleach, no fabric softener (it breaks down the stretch fibres over time).
For best results and to keep your kit smelling genuinely fresh, wash with an active sports detergent like Grangers Active Wash or add Dettol Laundry Sanitiser to your cycle. These are worth the investment if you're running regularly — they break down the bacteria that causes odour to build up in performance fabrics over time, which standard detergent alone doesn't fully do.
Look after your Reset Shorts and they'll look after you.
"Amazing shorts. I ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon wearing them. Comfortable from start to finish, easy to run in, perfect pockets each side for my phone and gels plus a zip pocket at the back ideal for my debit card. Totally recommend them and managed to get my PB!"
- Amanda
