So I’ve worn speed ups for a long time back when they were the old run times (10 plus years) They are basically my summer staple. I wear them all day as my work from home / errands uniform.

Differences - the material feels lighter and more thin. It feels like the fast and free split hem material. I’d say the shorts are like if the old speed ups and fast and free had a baby. The side doesn’t flare out as much but I find the back liner to be more flattering /comfortable. You don’t have that tight liner line that shows up for lots of people.

My biggest issue is they feel more work out like and not as structured. Clearly, my speed ups are gym shorts but they felt more like I could wear them around vs some of my other work out shorts. I haven’t run in the new ones bc I may return them. At this point, if I’m running I am wearing either my fast and free split shorts or pace rivals. So I don’t need speed ups for running. Also, I already have pink frosting fast and frees and these feel very similar. I think the shorts would be great for those in between sizing so you don’t have either a loose waistband or tight liner.

I’ve included several pics. For sizing, I’m 110 pounds, 5’4, waist 25, hips 32/33.

Pool party 2.5 in speed ups (size 4) Updated Pink Frosting 2.5 in speed ups (xs) Raceway Green 2.5 in speed ups (4) Pink Haze Speed ups 2.5 in (6)