I got my pace rival short in starch blue when it was in WMTM two weeks ago and wore it for an entire day last week. I LOVE it so much. But when I threw it in the washer inside a laundry mesh bag, it came out already pilling on the top-back of the shorts after wearing it only once. I reached out and was authorized a return, but they don’t have the color in my size anymore on their website. Do you think I should return it? I love the short and the color so much, but also the pilling kinda bothers me.

I’m also eyeing the hotty hot shorts, which of these two do you think is better? I want to use it for exercising, lounging, hiking, and walking.

Thanks!