I’m back with a SHORTS UPDATE!
I found a pair that is just shy of being perfect - wooo hoooo!!!
It took some trial and error to discover that I need a really short inseam. Which feels obvious now: I wear petite sizes in all pants because I’m 5’ tall. Less fabric between my thighs = less bunching. These fit perfectly and were a delight to run in! I’m only deducting points because while the back zip pocket does
just fit my iPhone SE, that’s it: I can’t even fit my house keys in there. So I do need to supplement with a small clip-on pouch. Not a big deal, but would it kill them to add one of those tiny key pockets in the waistband? The lack of key pocket is made up for by the budget price tag, though.
Anyway, they fit perfectly, are super soft and comfy, and are exceptionally light and airy in the brutality that is FL summer.