Women's Sun Dog Short
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The comfiest (and cutest) women’s mountain bike short in all the land—now with streamlined design lines and an improved fit. Yeah, we didnt think the fit could get any better but it did.
New Bottoms Sizing
| alpha size | numeric size | waist | hip | mens size conversion |
| XS | 0 | 26.5 | 36 | mens 27 |
| S | 2 | 27.5 | 37 | mens 28 |
| S | 4 | 28.5 | 38 | mens 29 |
| M | 6 | 29.5 | 39.5 | mens 30 |
| M | 8 | 30.5 | 41 | mens 31 |
| L | 10 | 32.0 | 44 | mens 32 |
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XL |
12 | 33.5 | 46 | mens 33 |
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XL |
14 | 35 | 48 | mens 34 |
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XXL |
16 | 36.5 | 50 | mens 36 |
| XXL | 18 | 38 | 52 | mens 38 |
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The Goldilocks of women’s MTB shorts—just right in every way. The Sun Dog Short is our most versatile, most-loved style, made for comfort on rides that go long (and end at the pub).
The Goldilocks of women’s MTB shorts—just right in every way. The Sun Dog Short is our most versatile, most-loved style, made for comfort on rides that go long (and end at the pub).
The 8.5" inseam hits that perfect middle ground—long enough for trail protection, short enough for town cruises. Crafted with buttery-soft, ultra-breathable four-way stretch and a wide pull-on waistband that won’t dig, shift, or bunch. It moves with you through berms, climbs, and those “uh-oh” moments. Tailored for women, obsessively dialed for fit, and made to be lived in—wherever the ride takes you.
We listened to our customers who told us they had to size up and adjusted the fit. So for this new short please try your regular size.
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- Regular fit with mid rise pull on knit waistband - If you previously had to size up, please try your regular size for this new fit.
- 8 ½” inseam
- Knit waist band with internal drawcord for adjust
- 2 secure zippered thigh pockets
- Hanger loop at back
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- 4-way stretch soft polyester fabric with PFC-free DWR finish
- 155 gsm 100% polyester extra soft midweight fabric with breathability and great dry times
- Knit waistband is 4 way stretch single jersey quick drying fabric with wicking finish - 230 gms 79% Recycled Polyester and 21% Spandex
- Bluesign®-approved fabric
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We used a majority of polyester in this short for performance and dry times but with the added bonus of it being easy to recycle. So if your Sun Dog short ever does reach the end of its very long and happy life you can send it back to us for recycling, supporting a circular economy.
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Whats a Sun Dog?
A sun dog is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot to one or both sides of the Sun. Two sun dogs often flank the Sun within a 22° halo making a beautiful and magical circle around the sun.
The refraction of sunlight is caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere which act as prisms, bending the light rays passing through.
- Regular fit with mid rise pull on knit waistband - If you previously had to size up, please try your regular size for this new fit.
- 8 ½” inseam
- Knit waist band with internal drawcord for adjust
- 2 secure zippered thigh pockets
- Hanger loop at back
- 4-way stretch soft polyester fabric with PFC-free DWR finish
- 155 gsm 100% polyester extra soft midweight fabric with breathability and great dry times
- Knit waistband is 4 way stretch single jersey quick drying fabric with wicking finish - 230 gms 79% Recycled Polyester and 21% Spandex
- Bluesign®-approved fabric
We used a majority of polyester in this short for performance and dry times but with the added bonus of it being easy to recycle. So if your Sun Dog short ever does reach the end of its very long and happy life you can send it back to us for recycling, supporting a circular economy.
Whats a Sun Dog?
A sun dog is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot to one or both sides of the Sun. Two sun dogs often flank the Sun within a 22° halo making a beautiful and magical circle around the sun.
The refraction of sunlight is caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere which act as prisms, bending the light rays passing through.
We shape every seam to follow your flow. Nature doesn’t do straight lines, and neither do we
Desert miles, saddle smiles, and zero chafing — because comfort is queen and this short rules every terrain.
"I don’t usually write love letters to clothing, but here we are. These shorts from Curious Creatures are phenomenal—like, “did a wizard design these?” levels of good. The fit? Impeccable. The fabric? Feels like it was spun by ethically raised clouds. The vibe? Pure serotonin."- Cat ★★★★★
"Awesome for biking, hiking, lake days. Obsessed with these bad boys. 10/10 no notes" - Sarah ★★★★★
Women's Sun Dog Short
I cannot wait until I ride as good as these shorts look! So comfortable, quick to dry, rugged enough and looks great. I love the colors :)
I have 3 pair of the sun dog shorts because they are sick shorts, bro. My only comment apart from “awesome” is that despite the sizing update note, the new ones still fit similarly to my shorts from last year (they run small).
Better pockets than before!
I have worn these shorts for gravel races and multi-day bike packing trips. I've had them for a year now and they have held up fantastically! Including no rips in a pretty good crash. They wore beautifully over 3 days of heavy mountain bike touring. I am 5' 6"and 165 lbs with a big butt & muscular thighs, the size 12 are perfect!
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