Sunzel Biker Shorts with Pockets Review

Sunzel 10 inch Biker Shorts for Women with Pockets

Photos coming soon.

The short version

Buy it if

Anyone who wants long biker shorts that hold a phone
People who wear shorts under dresses or skirts
Yoga, walking and light gym use

Skip it if

You need firm compression for running or high impact training
You need sizes above XL from Sunzel's own site

What owners like

Soft, stretchy fabric that feels light on the skin
A waistband that stays up without rolling
Opaque fabric during squats and bends
Shape holds up after washing

Common complaints

Light compression rather than firm sculpting
Not much support for high impact workouts
Some Sunzel styles have no pockets, so check the listing

Based on Sunzel's own product pages, plus a ZestyCrush hands on review and a BikerSays roundup that cover other Sunzel biker shorts rather than this exact pocket model.

Research scores

Does the job 7.0 pockets and a high waist for everyday wear, with only light compression

Quality 6.5 Sunzel shorts hold shape after washing, but this pocket model lacks independent reviews

Ease of use 7.5 stretchy fabric and a waistband that reviewers say stays put

Value 7.5 budget price for pocketed long biker shorts

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Times bought1

Price range$

Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.

What it does

High waisted polyester and spandex biker shorts with side pockets, sold by Sunzel in 10, 8 and 5 inch inseams for workouts and everyday wear.

Side pockets for a phone or keys
Four way stretch fabric that Sunzel describes as not see through
Seamless high waistband meant to stay in place
Sunzel lists them as squat proof with tummy control
Sold for workouts, cycling, hiking and casual summer wear

A reasonable budget choice for anyone who wants long biker shorts with phone pockets for walks, yoga or wearing under dresses. The trade-off is that independent reviews mostly cover Sunzel's other shorts rather than this pocket style, and those reviews describe light compression rather than firm support for hard training.

How it compares

CRZ Yoga Butterluxe High Waisted Biker Shorts with PocketsA widely sold budget alternative if you want a softer brushed fabric$

Colorfulkoala High Waisted Biker Shorts with PocketsAnother budget pick with pockets if Sunzel's colors or sizes do not suit you$

Lululemon Align High Rise Short with PocketsBetter if you want a premium brand fabric and are willing to pay more$$$

Specs

Inseam: 10 inch on the Sunzel page; the Amazon listing also names 8 and 5 inch versions
Fabric: 75% polyester, 25% spandex, per Sunzel
Pockets: Side pockets
Waist: High rise with a seamless waistband
Sizes: XS to XL on Sunzel's site
Colors: 10 on Sunzel's site, including black, olive green, French blue and lilac purple

Questions

Do Sunzel biker shorts have pockets?

This style does, with side pockets. Some other Sunzel shorts do not, so check the listing.

What are these Sunzel shorts made of?

Sunzel lists the 10 inch pocket version as 75% polyester and 25% spandex.

Are Sunzel biker shorts see through?

Sunzel describes them as squat proof and not see through.

What inseams are available?

Sunzel's page shows 10 inch; the Amazon listing also names 8 and 5 inch versions.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.