I love the way running shorts make me feel sporty and signal to others in public that I’m just leaving the gym, despite being a person who never works out. I appreciate the liner because 1) no underwear is required with these shorts, and 2) they’re forever beholden to an athletic look.

Get the Banks 5-Inch Short from Vuori for $68 3. I had no problems with sizing, fit, or comfort. I got these in a men’s size L, up from my usual M, after reading that Vuori’s sizing skews small. If I knew martial arts, I’m confident that I’d be able to kick over my own head without restraint and have no worries about revealing my man parts to onlookers due to the shorts’ ability to sway with my body. They drape well, creating a relaxed fit I prefer for my own silhouette. The amount of stretch is something I’ve never felt before-a feeling of absolute freedom. I also like the scalloped legs, which offer even more room to maneuver in. I love the linen blue coloration of these shorts, which gives them a textured appearance despite being a smooth fabric. They have two side pockets and two zippered pockets-one on the front and one on the back, both on the right side. These shorts are made of 44% recycled polyester (plastic bottles, according to Vuori), 44% polyester, and 12% spandex, which makes them quick-drying and great for sweating at the gym or partaking in water sports. Get the 5-Inch Weekend Short from Todd Snyder for $98 2. They are, in my mind, the perfect short short. They’re relaxed and loose without being sloppy or frumpy, and they fit well on my waist. They don’t wrinkle or need any adjustment.

I love the way the fabric feels to the touch, and putting my hands in the pockets of these shorts felt like wearing cool velvet gloves. They have the plainness of chino shorts, but their soft touch makes them feel luxurious, while their stretchiness reminds me of athletic apparel. The fabric is made of 51% cotton, 46% Tencel (lyocell), and 3% spandex, which makes them feel buttery smooth, worn-in, and flexible.Īlthough these are minimalist in design, I prefer the fit and style of these monochromatic shorts to anything else on this list. The 5-inch Weekend shorts are supremely comfortable and my usual size 34 fit true to size. I’ve never worn clothes from Todd Snyder before and after testing these shorts, I regret not trying the brand sooner.

The Weekender shorts by Todd Snyder feel like luxury. Below are my results, ranked from my favorite pair to my least favorite. I then tested them all out to see how they compare to each other in terms of comfort, style, and quality.

I did this by filtering search results from retailers that did advertise their inseam lengths and hitting Ctrl + F to search the term '5'' on specific product pages. Patagonia Baggies aside, there also aren’t many brands that are known solely for the inseam length of their shorts.Īs a big proponent of men-myself included-wearing shorter shorts this summer, I scoured the internet for popular brands that offer 5-inch inseam shorts. In my experience, 5-inch inseams are the perfect length on my 5-foot, 11-inch frame.īut many clothing companies don’t advertise their shorts’ inseam length, which makes shopping online for bottoms that hit above the knee a tricky task. I believe shorts that rise a few inches above the knee are more flattering on my body and make me feel more confident and stylish. I, like many TikTok users before me, am a campaigner for the thigh-baring inseam movement. Men’s short shorts is one of summer’s biggest trends, and I’m all for it.

5 inch inseam shorts