Shorts that are actually short (but with pockets)

[Chris1712]

Hi all, in a similar vein to the illuminating Pants thread - can we work out Shorts?

It seems to me you cannot get a pair which fit the main criteria (for me)

• Actually short - Not knee / below knee but above knee so you stay cool and passers by can admire your VMO
• Lightweight material - ie NOT cargo / denim / other horrid stuff. Something light that dries quickly and prevents Betty Swollocks
• Has useful pockets - Big enough for big smartphones with zips / other fasteners so I can do some parkour if necessary
• Not look like gym shorts - no shiny black polyester please. Something I can wear out on a summer evening without bouncers rejecting me.

So, has anyone found this combination? Is it just me that struggles? It blows my mind the amount of shorts made out of thick heavy cargo/denim material, the whole point is its too bloody hot for trousers gimme dat breeze!

 

[Chris1712]

Decathlon do shirts that are 'outdoor' shirts, they're not cargo or denim, in fact they're slightly stretchy...

I have a pair but I find the sizing for a lot of clothes hard because I have a day arse and larger than skinny fit legs, but you might be more lucky

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/mh500-mens-shorts-black-id_8493711.html

They look long, will be way past my knees.

M&S do almost exactly what you want except they don't have zip pockets. They're lightweight and a sort of chino material, two decent size front pockets (my iPhone XSMax fits) and two back pockets with buttons. I got a couple of pairs from the local factory store and I think they were £15 each.

I have a pair from M&S that are good, but no zipping pockets is too risky. I sat down in the cinema wearing them, phone slipped out and smashed on the floor between the seats.

Penguin do these too, I have a nice pair of them but don't have the build to wear them well! Failing that Tesco actually have a decent range of shorts this year that are relatively fashionable looking.

Will have a look.

I'm a huge fan of Hollister shorts; they do varying lengths. This 'seasons' aren't as nice as previous ones IMO, though

Will check them out, but I suspect they’ll be too skinny.