As a petite woman, finding running shorts that fit just right can be a tall order. It can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, or in this case, a pair of shorts in a sea of regular and tall sizes. But fear not, fellow petite runners! We’ve scoured the streets of Boston to bring you the top 10 stores that carry petite women’s running shorts.

1. Petite Studio - Specializing in petite women’s clothing, Petite Studio has a dedicated section for running shorts. Their website has dozens of styles to choose from, with prices ranging from $45-80.
2. New Balance - The Boston-based brand offers several styles of petite running shorts on their website, with prices starting at $34.99.
3. Lululemon - Known for their high-quality workout clothes, Lululemon has a selection of petite running shorts available online and in-store. Prices range from $58-68.
4. Athleta - With a focus on women’s athletic wear, Athleta has several petite running shorts to choose from. Prices start at $39.
5. Nike - A go-to for many runners, Nike has a variety of petite running shorts on their website with prices ranging from $30-55.
6. GapFit - As part of the Gap family, GapFit has a selection of petite running shorts available online and in-store. Prices range from $24.95-44.95.
7. Title Nine - With a commitment to “gear for women on the go”, Title Nine carries several styles of petite running shorts in a range of prices, starting at $59.
8. Brooks Running - This running specialty store offers several petite sizes for their running shorts, available online and in-store. Prices vary depending on the style.
9. REI - While not solely dedicated to running gear, REI does have a selection of petite running shorts available on their website and in-store. Prices start at $39.95.
10. Zella at Nordstrom - Zella, Nordstrom’s in-house activewear brand, has a selection of petite running shorts available online and in-store. Prices range from $39-55.

While finding the right fit for petite women’s running shorts can be a challenge, these 10 stores make it a little bit easier. Let’s raise a hemline to these retailers for helping us stay comfortable on the run.