Who makes the best shorts?

[randomatt]

I'm looking to buy a couple pairs of shorts for the new season this week, and I figured you guys and gals would know best.

My only real requirement is that they be durable - I don't mind spending money so long as I don't wear them out.

What do y'all recommend?

 

[mullethead326]

Pata Baggies (or comparable knockoff), if you can get them on sale for about 30 bucks, are as simple and utilitarian as you can get. I bought 2 pairs 4 years ago for backpacking, and have used them probably 150 days a year each since. They wear like they're new. Deep side pockets, and the back pocket fits a mini or phone easily.

 

[BrotherDave]

I bought a pair of ripstop cotton Dickies a couple of years ago, wish I had bought more. Soft, light, tough as hell but I haven't been able to find a pair like them since.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

I like Sonoma cotton rip stop cargo shorts from Kohl's. They're cotton, so they're comfy and breathe well, and pretty durable. I've had a few pair for several years and they hold up well, plus the rip stop fabric keeps minor tears and stuff just that... minor.

If you have a Kohl's charge, they always send you sale coupons in the mail for 10% to 30% off, and there's always some sort of sale the coupon can be stacked with.

 

[Disc414]

Dickies work shorts and Nike golf modern tech shorts. Dickies for cheap shorts that are going to last forever and the Nike tech ones for light, breathable and contouring.

 

[SSquirrel]

Utilikilts. *grin*

 

[MrGlass01]

I bought a pair of ripstop cotton Dickies a couple of years ago, wish I had bought more. Soft, light, tough as hell but I haven't been able to find a pair like them since.

Came in here's pro say this exact thing!! I also use regular dickies shorts and love them. They will outlive me that is for sure!

 

[yangs1]

I wear Red Kap work shorts. Wife got me a pair on a whim and now that's the only thing I wear while playing. Light weight and super durable. They don't snag on thorns and nothing sticks to them.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

FWIW, here's the only Rip Stop Short Dickies has on their website.
Bro D's post says he hasn't "been able to find a pair like 'em since."

Mr. Glass and Dave: are the ones you have different from the rip stop Dickies currently available in some way?

FWIW, If they make ripstop cargo shorts, I didn't find them on their site... only carpenter short. personally, I like the extra pockets on cargo shorts... they come in handy every once in a while, moresore than the hammer loop on carpenter's.

 

[Um...]

I've been wearing hybrid (swim trunks/regular) shorts lately and loving them. They're lightweight, stretchy, and built tough (for surfing and swimming). Great for active sports IMO.

I usually stick with O'Neill since they have great customer service and are built very well to begin with. There's a bunch of companies (Volcom, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, etc.) making these types of shorts these days.

 

[Pwingles]

I'm looking to buy a couple pairs of shorts for the new season this week, and I figured you guys and gals would know best.

My only real requirement is that they be durable - I don't mind spending money so long as I don't wear them out.

What do y'all recommend?

Ive had a lot of luck with the regular nike drifit golf shorts. Theyre light, durable and breath well. Id suggest an outlet store or looking online, normal msrp is like $55 but i have gotten mine for $22-26 ea and its well worth it in the summer

 

[HiFi]

Mountain Hardware Mesa V2. Super lightweight and tough. They bead water but they're not waterproof.

 

[jonespongpilot]

walmart mesh shorts, up here the thorns gunna ruin them after a summer anyways

 

[elmexdela]

i wear boardshorts. and have been for over 5 years. no replacements yet. also will wear balla shorts.

so in another 5 years if they finally give out, ill just buy cheap ass ones from the thrift store. never liked spending much on clothes anyways

 

[PhillyMatt]

I'm shocked and a little disappointed this hasn't turned into a huge troll thread.

I recommend not asking people what kind of shorts you should wear. Believe in yourself.

 

[elmexdela]

I'm shocked and a little disappointed this hasn't turned into a huge troll thread.

I recommend not asking people what kind of shorts you should wear. Believe in yourself.

i was indeed expecting pictures of speedos or jinco brand shorts

 

[PhillyMatt]

It's still early I guess

 

[BogeyNoMore]

I'm shocked and a little disappointed this hasn't turned into a huge troll thread.

I bought a pair of ripstop cotton Dickies a couple of years ago, wish I had bought more. Soft, light, tough as hell but I haven't been able to find a pair like them since.

Bro D said he like soft Dickies.

... happy now?

 

[Spinthrift]

Columbia rip-stop cotton cargo shorts. Comfortable, cool and durable. I've had one pair for 7 years that are my principal warm weather shorts and other than some fading they function as if new.

 

[rocthecourse]

i was indeed expecting pictures of speedos or jinco brand shorts

I thought at least one person would say Daisy Duke, all she needs is scissors and jeans. The denim is super durable and you get full range of motion.