MEC Levitate Shorts - Women's
MEC Levitate Shorts - Women's
Sorry, this product is no longer available
Description
Do not adjust your set. The Levitate Shorts have enough length through the inseam to minimize shorts crawl and makes bystander flashing a non-issue. The quick-drying fabric and comfortable, soft liner keeps things light, never clingy.
- Fabric is recycled polyester and spandex that's light and fast to dry.
- DWR sheds water and road grit.
- Clever hidden sleeve pocket on the liner (accessed from the outer short) fits your phone or MP3 player.
- Wide waistband sits comfortably across your hips.
- Waist adjusts with an external drawcord.
Fit guide
Technical garments, designed for specific activities have features that aren’t always adaptable to general use. For example, cycling clothing is longer in the back and arms. Activity aside, the fit of MEC clothing falls into these categories:

Tight, with no room to spare.

Very close fit, with a bit of room.

Generous, but not oversized.

Oversized with lots of room for layers.
Tech specs
Show
Tech specs
Ideal for |
|
---|---|
Fabric weight
Measured in grams per square metre (gsm). The larger the number, the heavier and thicker the garment. |
123gsm |
Fabric content |
|
Secondary fabric | 100% recycled polyester |
Pockets | 1 side |
Finished inseam
The finished inseam measurement of the garment. |
7in. (M) |
Antimicrobial treatment
A treatment that inhibits bacteria growth and reduces odour. |
Yes |
Additional feature(s) |
|
Made in | China |
XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 - 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 | 20 - 22 | |
Natural waist
(cm)
(in.)
Natural waist
(cm)
(in.)
Measure at the narrowest circumference of your waist. |
64.5 25½ | 66.5 - 68.5 26¼ - 27 | 70.5 - 72.5 27¾ - 28½ | 75 - 77.5 29½ - 30½ | 81.5 - 85 32 - 33½ | 90 - 95.5 35½ - 37½ | 101 - 106.5 39¾ - 42 |
Low waist
(cm)
(in.)
Low waist
(cm)
(in.)
Measure approximately 5cm (2in.) below natural waist. |
73.5 29 | 75.5 - 77.5 29¾ - 30½ | 79.5 - 81.25 31¼ - 32 | 83.75 - 86.25 33 - 34 | 90.25 - 94 35½ - 37 | 99 - 104.25 39 - 41 | 109.75 - 115.5 43¼ - 45½ |
Hips
(cm)
(in.)
Hips
(cm)
(in.)
Stand with feet together and measure at fullest circumference. |
86.5 34 | 89 - 91.5 35 - 36 | 94 - 96.5 37 - 38 | 99 - 101.5 39 - 40 | 105.5 - 109 41½ - 43 | 113 - 118 44½ - 46½ | 123 - 128.5 48½ - 50½ |
Inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone. |
75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ |
Petite inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Petite inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone. If your leg length is shorter or equal to the 'petite' size inseam on this chart, pick a 'petite' if available. 'Petite' pants also have a slightly shorter rise. Not all pants are offered in 'petite' sizes. |
71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 |

- Natural waist
- Measure at the narrowest circumference of your waist.
- Low waist
- Measure approximately 5cm (2in.) below natural waist.
- Hips
- Stand with feet together and measure at fullest circumference.
- Inseam
- Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone.
- Petite inseam
- Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone. If your leg length is shorter or equal to the 'petite' size inseam on this chart, pick a 'petite' if available. 'Petite' pants also have a slightly shorter rise. Not all pants are offered in 'petite' sizes.
-
Body Fit
Tight, with no room to spare.
-
Slim fit
Very close fit, with a bit of room.
-
Regular fit
Generous, but not oversized.
-
Relaxed fit
Oversized with lots of room for layers.