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Mello Short
$44.99 $59.99
Whether you're striding up the valley, crimping on gritstone, or squeezing in a trail loop before the heat of the day, Mello Shorts give you lightweight freedom and all-day comfort. They feel soft next to skin, stretch when you do, and stay put when it matters.
Move Freely. Stay Cool.
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Soft nylon knit with 4-way stretch for total mobility
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Wicking, quick-dry fabric keeps you comfortable in the heat
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High waistband sits comfortably under harnesses and hip-belts
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Tough enough to handle rock, trail, and scrub
Made for Warm Days and Full Movement
Mello Shorts are the shorter sibling of our all-day Mello Tights — same confidence-inspiring fit and performance, with a cooler cut for warmer days. The stretchy nylon fabric moves with you whether you’re lunging, squatting or clambering, and it dries fast after sweaty climbs or splashy stream crossings.
The high waistband gives a secure feel without digging in, perfect for layering under a harness or carrying a heavy pack. And the fabric? Soft, fully opaque, and more durable than it looks — so you can focus on your route, not your kit.
Tried, Tested, Trail Trusted
“Really comfortable and flattering. They stay in place and dry quickly. I’ve worn them hiking and climbing — great for both.”
Lower Impact by Design
Made by sweat-shop free factories from a durable nylon/elastane blend, they're built to last and supported by our Continuum project — so when your Mello Shorts reach the end of their journey, they don’t go to waste.
Features
Key Features
- Hard-wearing knit fabric to stand up to serious outdoor use
- Sweat-wicking material keeps you a comfortable temperature
- 4-way stretch provides complete freedom of movement
- Zipped rear waist and right hand thigh pockets
- High waist and a close fit to stay put all day
- Deep waistband that’s comfy under harnesses
- Fully opaque fabric for zero see-through-ness!
- Low profile flatlock seams
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Vital stats
Fit
Tight
Construction
220gsm, 76% nylon, 24% elastane
Weight
102g (size 8)
Origin: China
Sustainability and Product Care
Repairs
We have dedicated Repair Stations in our stores and we're fully equipped to breathe new life into your old kit. This includes spare parts, patches, new zips and wash and reproofing of your down and waterproofs. Pop into any store or contact us online for more info.
Alpine Bond
If one of our products does not meet your expectations upon delivery, or if during its lifetime does not live up to the demands placed upon it, please return it to us for repair, replacement or refund. If the problem is our fault then we will do this to your satisfaction. If it’s your fault then we will help out the best we can. Find out more about our Alpine Bond here.
How It Is Made
Recycled Materials
We always choose the most environmentally preferable materials and are moving our entire range to recylced wherever possible.
Where It Is Made
Our products are made in the best factories in the world. We know the factories personally and they have all signed up to our Code of Ethics in our supply chain. This includes the Ethical Trading Initiative base code, fair pay, safe working environments, no child labour, no modern slavery, no bribery or corruption, no materials from conflict zones and humane farming methods.
All our factories sign up to our Code of Conduct. Find out where we make our product by visiting our Factories of Alpkit factory zone.
Reducing our carbon footprint
We are carbon neutral under PAS2060 and offset our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 operations and transport emissions. We recognise that offsetting is not part of the solution but a point to pass through on a journey to Net Zero. Carbon Neutral is just a step in that journey.
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative which sets independent targets for us to achieve to do our bit to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our targets are to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 based on 2018 base year and reduce our total carbon intesnity by 15% every year to achieve genuine net zero by 2050.
End of life
When your partnership with this product is over send it back to us and we will pass it on to someone that needs it through our Continuum Project.
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Delivery is free over $99.
All duties and import charges are covered by Alpkit on products of UK origin. This includes the 10% universal import duty and
reciprocal tariffs, announced on the 11th April 2025. Customers who wish to proceed with a purchase can contact us directly via email at support@alpkit.com
to obtain a delivered price, inclusive of all applicable tariffs.
| Women's Shorts Sizing | ||||||||
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| UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
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Waist Inches CMs |
23" 59 |
25" 64 |
27" 69 |
29" 74 |
31" 79 |
33" 84 |
35" 89 |
38" 96 |
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Hips Inches CMs |
33" 84 |
35" 89 |
37" 94 |
39" 99 |
41" 104 |
43" 109 |
45" 114 |
48" 122 |
| EU | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| USA | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
How to Measure
This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below, and use the size chart to find your size:Waist - Measure around your waist at the narrowest part.
Hips - Standing with your feet together, measure around your hips at the widest part.
Fit Guide
Tight
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.
Slim
Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.
Regular
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.
Relaxed
A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.