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Men’s Simple Shorts - Lightweight ToughDry®

$86.00
$86.00
Color: Charcoal
Size: 32
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Tough and Simple Shorts

Just like Simple Pants only shorter. Built from a tough as nails 2-way stretch fabric that packs down to nothing and dries lightning fast. Simple Shorts are perfect for warm weather rucking and perform just as well in the gym as they do out at the bar.

Features
  • ToughDry® fabric is the same material used in our Simple Pants and Challenge Pants
  • Super fast-drying, abrasion resistant with 2-way stretch
  • Back pockets and finished belt loops
  • Horizontal pockets so stuff doesn't fall out
  • 10" inseam
  • Curved waistband for better fit
Specs and Materials
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Men’s Simple Shorts - Lightweight ToughDry®

$86.00
$86.00
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FAST DRYING

ToughDry® dries lightning fast. Get in a hard workout, rinse off, dry off fast, and walk into the bar or work.
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ABRASION RESISTANT

We build our ToughDry® apparel out of 94% Nylon to make it tougher. It is the same durable fabric used to make the USA flag Neil Armstrong planted on the moon.
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LIGHTWEIGHT + 2-WAY STRETCH

At 125-187 GSM (Grams per Square Meter) all of our ToughDry® apparel is insanely lightweight. Plus infusing our fabric with Spandex creates added stretch + recovery.

Overall rating: 4.770408 / 5 from 196 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These lightweight shorts are praised for their durability, fast-drying fabric, and comfortable fit. They feature well-designed pockets and a curved waistband, making them versatile for various activities. However, some customers noted inconsistencies in sizing.

Summary topics

  • Lightweight: 9%
  • Pocket Design: 8%
  • Product Quality: 8%
  • Fabric Quality: 5%
  • Aesthetic Appeal: 11%

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Review highlights

  • "Great fit and love the light weight feel of the fabric." — Robert L.
  • "The quality, material, design and craftsmanship are the finest in clothing." — Dolphin
  • "The sizing is nice, and the material is a nylon/spandex mix that allows just a little give." — Dminear

Reviews

Best. Shorts. Ever.

"You know when you’ve tried countless shorts to find “the one”, then you buy multiple pairs in different colors in case they stop making them. I’ve found the one short."

— Mike P. (5/5)

"Good craftmanship"

— Cam (5/5)

very cool shorts, built for

"very cool shorts, built for the trail!!!"

— mike m. (5/5)

Excellent. I own a couple

"Excellent. I own a couple of these shorts and they are my go to."

— michael g. (5/5)

These shorts are awesome. I

"These shorts are awesome. I will be buying more!"

— James J. (5/5)

"The best!"

— Jose T. (5/5)

Nothing against the quality. They

"Nothing against the quality. They are just not a good fit for my body type and I will be returning them."

— Jeremey F. (2/5)

Great all around shorts

"Great all around shorts"

— Carlos C. (5/5)

"Great versitle pair of shorts"

— Philip (5/5)

Simple Shorts

"These shorts are comfortable. I use them for bicycling. I like that they dry quickly and seem tough. The vertical pockets are good because things don't work their way out. These shorts are not cheap, but the lifetime guarantee helps."

— Gregory B. (4/5)

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