I need your help girls,

I am wanting to buy my GF some new running shorts for her birthday and was looking for some advice on which ones are best, As a male i find ron hill shorts (personally) to be of a much higher quality and they feel nicer to wear but their womens range is somewhat limited. her current fav pair (shes living in california right now) are made by a company who do not sell in the UK.

Suggestions? 

thanks

... yes, it does depend on her taste and shape really, (might be safer going for a top/ jacket tbh) but seeing as you ask and seeing as i spent too long this afternoon virtual shopping for the very same, pro direct have got a good range in

http://www.prodirectrunning.com/lists/womens-running-shorts.aspx?p=all

also sweaty betty flatter most women - but not the cheapest and a bit fussy styling if you don't really like that sort of thing

I think if you're getting her kit, it's nice to get her something she wouldn't normally buy for herself. I'm sure she has lots of shorts so you'd just be replacing a slightly worn out pair.

Of course everyone has their own preference, there are so many styles to choose from so may be worth while having a look at her other clothes and deciding if she'd like tight, loose, plain or colourful etc. I personally like the Nike tempos as well, they're really comfortable and come in a range of fun designs

Why not go for something traditional like an Iron or some nice knitting patterns

Without wanting to sound ungrateful, I would be less than thrilled to be given a pair of running shorts for my birthday - for the reason Weeble gives.

Something less 'essential' would be my recommendation - something she doesn't really need!

Toiletries can be a minefield, but I'm never disappointed with Molton Brown or l'Occitane. 

I like the Nike tempos as well, both in terms of fit and the pretty colours! Running socks are also a good bet, as you can never have too many pairs. Whilst I partly agree with Weeble, I always love getting new running kit, and I never do throw out the old stuff (I have a washing basket where I store all clean running kit, I gave up on a drawer a while back). I also like the Ronhill ones because they have a proper zip pocket. If you want to treat her, how about something like compression tights?

Agree with Wilkie - if my other half wanted to buy me something to do with running - i'd like something that i wouldnt buy myself anyway (no energy gels, clothing). I do like the idea of gadgets and things to make life easier.

I agree with dancing with spikes - what about some 2XU compression tights? or Skins?

Step away from the running shorts!  UK stuff will never compete with the kit available in the USA.

thanks for all the advice people, 

I'd just like to say, this isnt all im getting her haha, i'm not that bad of a BF (i hope )  I have quite a few things for her, i do tend to spoil her too much 

But she has a race the week after she returns home from California  and i know she is in desperate need of new shorts (shes lost a dress size this year in training for races) she doesnt like skins or tights but thanks for that idea, i was toying with the team GB capri's. 

I will look at the tempo shorts, she'll have 2 shorter runs before race day to make sure they work ok for the day.

 

Wilkie wrote (see)

Without wanting to sound ungrateful, I would be less than thrilled to be given a pair of running shorts for my birthday - for the reason Weeble gives.

Gosh, I'd be utterly delighted. If my BF actually managed to get (a) a make/style I liked and (b) in the correct size, I'd probably faint with shock. LOL!

Gore's range of women's running kit is pretty good. I like their mid-thigh lycra shorts, think they're called Lady Sunlight. Nice fit and small stash pocket just below the waistband at the back,.

I wear nike tempo's but i'd be a bit bored if that's what my OH got me. It's not the money it's the lack of imagination, if that makes any sense.

Now if he got a garmin watch....

ha, i got her a garmin for xmas, we share virtual partner data..aaww how cute