When I'm preparing for everything involved in a run —the elements, the sweating, the terrain, the burn — looking cute is the farthest thing from my mind. Running around in the Salomon Whisper, though, has made me appreciate how feeling cute improves my aerobic motivation.

Wearing spandex on its own has never made me feel self conscious, but the Whisper does provide an added level of confidence knowing that my running outfit was modest and feminine. This sturdy and flexible skort is just shorter than mid-thigh and also accommodates other types of exercise like kickboxing and yoga.

Luckily, this isn't a cause for embarrassment because the skirt is long enough to cover any short malfunctions. The wide, stretchy waistband is almost too comfortable, since it doesn't stay in place as I would like it to. While the ribbon gives the skirt a feminine touch, it doesn't seem functional. I'm typically a medium, but wonder if the Whisper would perform better on my body a size smaller.

I like the Whisper best when I wear full-length spandex underneath. The added layer helps the Whisper fit better.

Fortunately, Salomon also makes the Whisper skirt with a calf-length tight built in.

The coolest featSalomon Logoure is the coin pocket on the hip that can easily store cash, a hair band or keys. The Salomon Whisper is proof that a running wardrobe can be both practical and pretty.