★★★★★ 3
Not terrible, but the material and fit just weren’t for me...
Size: X-Large, Color: Khaki
I really wanted to like these shorts. From the pictures, they looked precisely the style of summer shorts that I like. Unfortunately, I was left somewhat disappointed as soon as I opened the shipping package.
The biggest thing for me is the material. These shorts are much shinier in person than I expected from the listing photos. Depending on the lighting, they have a kind of satin sheen to them, which is not really the look I was going for and not what the photos depicted. I was hoping for something a little more understated; closer to khaki material.
The fabric also holds wrinkles more than I expected. Even after smoothing them out or folding them carefully, they seem to keep creases pretty easily. It gives them a slightly messy look unless you’re constantly adjusting or hanging them properly. The material is also very thin, which would be nice, but likely is the reason the wrinkles are so apparent.
Fit-wise, they land in that awkward middle ground where they are not exactly uncomfortable, but they never quite feel natural either. The cut just sits a little strangely on me. It is hard to pinpoint exactly why, but they don’t drape or move the way my favorite shorts do. Sometimes that happens where the proportions technically fit, but the overall shape still feels off.
That said, they are not all bad. The construction itself seems decent, and they feel like they would hold up reasonably well to regular wear. I also appreciate that they are lightweight and breathable enough for warmer weather.
At the end of the day, these might work really well for someone who likes a shinier look and does not mind a more structured fit. For me personally, though, the combination of the sheen, wrinkle-prone material, and slightly awkward fit kept them from becoming a pair I would want to have in my regular rotation.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026
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