Ferrosi Short - Plus - Women's
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Ferrosi Short offers breathable stretch and abrasion resistance for warm-weather multi-sport adventures
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I basically live in the Ferrosi Shorts during the summer—they’re tough enough for hiking and scrambling but light and stretchy enough for travel or even lounging. The integrated belt keeps the fit secure, and they dry super fast after creek crossings."
From sun-baked trails to breezy bouldering sessions, the Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts are our go-to for lightweight performance in the heat. Built with the same trusted Ferrosi fabric that’s made this line a long-standing favorite, these shorts combine abrasion resistance and breathability with the perfect amount of stretch for unrestricted movement.
The bluesign®-approved fabric uses recycled nylon for a sustainable edge, while features like drop-in mesh hand pockets, a secure zip back pocket, and an internal drawcord give us functional performance on the trail or in town. Whether we’re trekking, climbing, or catching flights, the Ferrosi Short delivers packable comfort, trail-proven durability, and all-day wearability in one warm-weather staple.
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- Recommended for hiking, climbing, travel, and everyday warm-weather wear
- Ferrosi fabric is lightweight, breathable, and abrasion-resistant
- Movement-mirroring stretch allows full mobility for active use
- Quick-drying and wind-resistant for trail comfort in changing weather
- UPF 50+ offers reliable sun protection for high-exposure environments
- Integrated web belt and internal drawcord provide a secure fit
- Drop-in mesh hand pockets and secure back zip pocket for essentials
- Made with bluesign® approved materials and recycled nylon for sustainability
- Item #ODRZ8MO
This item is made with PFAS chemicals and cannot be shipped to some states. View Shipping Policy
- Responsible Collection
- bluesign Approved
- Material
- 86% nylon (46% recycled), 14% spandex
- Fit
- regular
- Inseam
- 9in
- Pockets
- 2 back (1 zippered)
- Waist
- integrated belt
- UPF Rating
- 50+
- Claimed Weight
- 9.4oz (266g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
- Activity
- climb, hike & camp
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5 based on 10 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 2, 2023
Love these shorts!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wore these for the end of camp when the campers traditionally soak the directors with water at the end-I had the last laugh because my shorts were bone dry!!!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
August 13, 2023
Love these shorts!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shorts are a great fit! I have 5 pair just in case they get discontinued! (Please don't get rid of them! )
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
July 24, 2023
Summer staple for this plus sized person
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The headline says it all-I am continuously impressed with the comfort and utility of these shorts. I bought one pair and I just keep adding to the collection! These are so comfy to sit around in and excellent for all of your outdoor pursuits. Kayaking? Hiking? Gardening? Backpacking? The 2x comfortably fits size 18w-20w. Thanks for making such great gear, OR!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
October 22, 2022
I never thought I'd love hiking in shorts, but here we are!
As a fat person, you always have to ask yourself if your thighs are going to gobble your shorts while doing any amount of activity. I have never had to worry about that with these which made me say shut up and take my money, OR. I bought these shorts in all three colors and have taken them on multi-day backpacking trips in the High Sierras and the Utah desert and they have been perfect for both. They also are perfect for regular hiking! I've put them through the wringer scooting down slick rock and across granite and they haven't gotten nicked up at all. so comfy, great pockets that are deep enough for snacks and phones, and a great quick drying fabric. Cons: I do not understand the appeal of the built-in belt. It gets twisted in the wash and I have no way, aside from massaging the belt fabric through the shirt fabric, of untwisting it. I would love in future iterations if this could be addressed!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
August 1, 2022
My favorite shorts EVER
I loved my first part of these shorts so much that I bought them in all of the colors. So far I've worn them while building a fence, working in the garden, kayaking, hiking, and just around town for every day. They've held up like iron, even when I caught them on a rose bush and thought for sure they ripped. Not even a mark! They are cool, extremely comfortable, and dry insanely fast. These might be the perfect shorts!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
July 3, 2022
Love, love, love--finally a short that fits me!
I am living in these shorts! I have had such a hard time finding shorts that fit and are comfortable, but these are the shorts, and I immediately bought a second pair. The built-in belt makes them fit well and comfortably throughout the day. I like that they don't "bell out" at the bottom like a lot of plus-size shorts, and the length is great. The black is a "soft" black (rather than jet black) which I really like. Would love to see them in a nice gray since I don't look good in the other (autumnal) options. Thank you Outdoor Research!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
June 16, 2022
My new go to short
These will absolutely be my new go to short for hiking, biking, scrambling, river floating, you name it. Super comfortable and versatile. I bought the 1x, and it fits great. In jeans I wear an 18w, so it's always a gamble as to whether 1x or 2x is my size.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 25, 2022
Eureka!
I've been searching for years for shorts that are comfortable, sized for curvy women. And I have found them. Just enough stretch, but not so much to have a saggy butt. And the length? Perfection! Thank you!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 25, 2022
Eureka!
I've been searching for years for shorts that are comfortable, sized for curvy women. And I have found them. Just enough stretch, but not so much to have a saggy butt. And the length? Perfection! Thank you!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 11, 2022
Great fit and perfect length
Great shorts that are comfortable and look good, too. My only complaints are that they don't stay in stock and the colors are limited. I hate shorts as a rule but have been living in my two pairs of Ferrosi shorts for the last month. They're actually graded to fit plus side bodies, not just made from guessing measurements. Big pockets & just right length. I bought the 2x.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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