Awesome Shorts

Like Ten Thousand’s Tactical 5-Pocket Pants, these super-tough but easy-wearing Tactical Shorts were developed with U.S. Special Operations Forces members. They’re the ultimate high-performance shorts, made with quick-drying, ultra-light shell fabric, closable side pockets, and an optional built-in compression liner with permanent anti-odor treatment.

Menswear brand Mack Weldon gives your old sweatshorts a modern upgrade with a tailored fit in a soft, micro-brushed French Terry fabric. The easy-care poly blend of the ACE Sweatshort 7” has just the right amount of stretch, and the polished silhouette disguises the fact that this is loungewear that can go everywhere.

Time to hit up your favorite Japan shopping proxy. adidas’ luxury brand Y-3 teamed up with the Japan Football Association to create a collection based on the theme of the 2024 national team’s uniforms: fire. The jerseys are definitely the highlight of the bunch, with large, fiery graphics printed all over the retro shirt and shorts.

Dressed up or down, the bestselling Radius Flex Shorts from modern menswear brand Mack Weldon are built to take on anything in comfort. They’re made from the company’s proprietary Radius fabric with a four-way stretch and a performance blend that’s water-, wind-, and stain-resistant. Bonus: a hidden zip pocket to keep valuables safe.

Finally, durable, good-looking, active shorts that can keep up with your do-it-all lifestyle. LIVSN’s lightweight Reflex Shorts come in a stretchy recycled polyester for water-resistant, quick-drying performance, whether for yoga, biking, hiking, or just running around. Breathable and comfy with a gusseted crotch and a drawstring waistband.

Hybrid shorts are a genius idea, especially when they’re made with recycled poly plus cool cotton. Dive into any summer activity with Boardwalker Shorts by Linksoul, go-anywhere summer threads that effortlessly transition from the clubhouse to the links to the pool. The four-way stretch makes them as comfy as they are good-looking.

These stretchy Nylon and Spandex shorts comfortable, repel stains and water, and have 10 pockets. There’s room for keys, wallets, passports, phones, and other EDC. They also offer protection from the sun, an RFID-blocking card pocket, and require no belt thanks to a drawstring waist. Available with a 9″ or 11″ inseam.

There’s more than one way to cool off on a hot summer day. Celebrate two of our favorites the next time you hit the pool or the beach with these whimsical swim trunks which look like the menu from an ice cream truck. Bonus points for the designer’s name: Trick Moranis.

The Roosevelts teamed up with NASA to create a series of lighthearted warm weather wear inspired by the space program. We dig the One Small Step and Apollo XII Space Walk short sleeve shirts, and Moon Landing reflective tee, while the patriotic blue and white starred Hubble line is a little tacky for our tastes.

John Elliott makes corduroy athletic yet still laid back with an awesome new take on basketball shorts. The shorts have side pockets and striped webbing for that retro look. They’re available in four colors.

Prepare for the upcoming NBA season with Mitchell & Ness‘ Checkered collection for Urban Outfitters. The collection includes tees and caps, but the standouts are clearly the Swingman jerseys and the pocketed shorts.

The North Face’s Renewed online store features refurbished items. These are jackets, hoodies and other clothing that have been returned, defective or damaged. The North Face cleaned them up, repaired the damaged parts and sells them at a discount.

Rishi Thornhill’s Aquanautia shorts have a pocket that stays waterproof up to 100ft, thanks to self-sealing magnetic clasps. The shorts are made from recycled plastic bottles and are also water- and stain-repellent. Our only concern – erasing credit cards with all those magnets.

Keep your phone, keys and other small essentials with you while you work out with Wolaco’s compression pants and shorts. Each pair has a dedicated phone pocket as well as a second pocket, both of which are tight and sweat-proof.

Volcom’s Stone Made pants and shorts are made of special denim or chino fabrics, making them water-resistant and stretchable. Some of the denim pants are also abrasion-resistant and have anti-microbial coating. Available in a variety of cuts and colors.

Patagonia’s new Worn Wear program offers used but well-maintained Patagonia merchandise at greatly discounted prices. Customers can trade in their Patagonia clothes and bags at stores in exchange for credit.