Shorts Fit Guide.
Are your knees in need of a breeze? In our Shorts Fit Guide, we break down the length, width, fit, and detailing of all our current shorts, so you can spend less time deciding and more time enjoying the sun.
Pleated Track Short.
Based on our Pleated Track Pant, these are super-loose but smart-looking, with an elasticated waist and pleated front.
Long, loose fit.
Single pleat front.
Two hand pockets.
Rear button-close pockets, one button jetted.
Button fly.
Action Short.
Great for everywhere from the tennis court to running errands, these are shorter than our other shorts, with an elasticated drawcord waist and three pockets—one is buttoned to keep your keys or coins safe.
Regular fit.
Elastic waist with drawcord.
Side splits.
Two side hand pockets.
One rear pocket.
Mesh lining.
Beach Short.
The Beach Short is a super comfortable, above-the-knee short with a simple elasticated, drawstring waist and four simple pockets.
Regular fit.
Knee length.
Drawstring waist.
Two front pockets.
Two back pockets.
Alva Short.
A knee-length style referencing skateboarding culture, the Alva Short is the short version of our Fatigue Pant.
Regular fit.
Knee length.
Two back flap pockets.
Buckle waist adjusters.
Simple Short.
Simple, throw-on shorts that sit above the knee, with an elasticated, drawstring waist. With taping on the back pockets for strength.
Regular fit.
Knee length.
Two front pockets.
Drawstring waist.
Two back pockets.
No fly.
MW CARGO SHORT.
A pair of military-style cargo shorts that sit just below the knee. In a relaxed fit, with waist adjusters and six pockets—two side, two cargo leg pockets, and two rear button-flap pockets.
Loose, relaxed fit.
Cut just below the knee.
Zip fly.
Button waist adjuster.
Two side pockets.
Two side flap patch pockets.
Two rear hidden button flap pockets.
Lumber Short.
Relaxed shorts with an elasticated waist, two front pockets and two rear patch pockets. A perfect summer short, by the sea or by the bar. These will soon be the go-to shorts of the summer.
Regular fit.
Elasticated waist with drawcord.
No fly.
Two side pockets.
Two rear patch pockets.
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