Joe's Top Picks
Board Shorts That Look the Part
PRINTERVAL
Men's Bald Eagle Swim Trunks Beach Shorts Quick Dry Board Short Swimwear
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$16.95
PRINTERVAL
Pink Shorts That Look More Expensive Than They Are
THE LUXURY CLOSET
Polo Ralph Lauren Pink Cotton Shorts
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$163.00
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Running Shorts You'll Be Glad You Found
HANES.COM
Hanes Men's Pajama Shorts, -Pack, Woven Stretch Cotton BrownBlack Plaid
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$32.00
HANES.COM
Shorts for Smart That Do the Work for You
SUPERDRY US
Superdry Men's Vintage Chino Shorts Pink
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$24.97
SUPERDRY US
Shorts That Look Right for Casual
UNIQLO USA
UNIQLO Men's Chino Shorts .", Navy, Large, % Cotton
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$39.90
UNIQLO USA
The Activewear Shorts Worth Knowing About
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Playa Giron Bike Shorts [Navy]
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$102.00
W CONCEPT (US)
The Cycling Shorts Worth Knowing About
DAILY SALE, INC.
Men's Cycling Underpants Shorts
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$29.00
DAILY SALE, INC.
The Purple Shorts We Keep Coming Back To
COTTON ON US
Cotton On Kids - Baby Essential Rib Bike Shorts - Vintage lilacspot
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$14.99
COTTON ON US
Board Shorts That Look the Part
Most board shorts have no business being worn anywhere except the water. Too long, too loud, too much going on, and the fabric sounds like a crisp packet every time you move. We've all been there. The problem is that beach days don't stay at the beach. You're walking to lunch, grabbing a drink somewhere with actual chairs, or just existing in a way that requires you to look like you made a decision this morning. That's where these come in. We looked specifically for shorts that hit at or just above the knee, that sit flat rather than billowing out like a spinnaker, and that use fabrics with enough structure to read as intentional rather than accidental. Prints that work, solids that travel well, and liners that don't make you feel like you're wearing a grocery bag. Functional in the water, presentable out of it. That combination is rarer than it should be.
PRINTERVAL
Men's Bald Eagle Swim Trunks Beach Shorts Quick Dry Board Short Swimwear
$16.95
PRINTERVAL
W CONCEPT (US)
Checker Board Patterned Shorts GPAMNYX
$174.00
W CONCEPT (US)
ZEAGOO
Sporty Swim Shorts Stretchy Quick Dry Water Beach Board Short Tankini Swimsuit Bottom - Navy blue S
$21.74
ZEAGOO
ZEAGOO
Sporty Swim Shorts Stretchy Quick Dry Water Beach Board Short Tankini Swimsuit Bottom - Black
$21.74
ZEAGOO
PRINTERVAL
Men's Nightmare Bfore Christmas Board Shorts
$16.95
PRINTERVAL
KARMALOOP
Lock Up Tech Shorts
$39.99
KARMALOOP
DTLR-VILLA
Paper Planes Ip Holdings Llc Planes Board Shorts
$4.98
DTLR-VILLA
THE WEBSTER
Distressed Board Shorts Grey
$440.00
THE WEBSTER
SHIEKH
Men Allover Tropical Logo Board Short WhiteMix Shorts WhiteMix
$43.99
SHIEKH
W CONCEPT (US)
Wave Buckle Men's Board Shorts
$81.00
W CONCEPT (US)
CRAZY SHIRTS
Men's Gray Board Shorts Crazy Shirts Mano Dive Tribal
$68.00
CRAZY SHIRTS
W CONCEPT (US)
A Board Sketch Shorts Sets colors
$60.00
W CONCEPT (US)
Pink Shorts That Look More Expensive Than They Are
Pink shorts divide opinion and we think that says more about how men approach color than it does about the shorts themselves. Done badly, sure, it reads as an afterthought. Done well, it's one of the sharpest things you can wear in summer, whether you're heading to a lunch that bleeds into the afternoon or just trying to look like you made a decision that morning. The issue most men run into is spending either too little or too much. Too little and the fabric goes limp after two washes. Too much and you're overthinking a warm weather basic. The sweet spot exists and we've found it. We've been looking specifically for cuts with the right length, nothing too long, nothing too abbreviated, in shades of pink that actually work on a range of skin tones. Tailored enough to wear with a linen shirt. Relaxed enough that you're not performing. These are the ones worth buying before summer figures itself out.
THE LUXURY CLOSET
Polo Ralph Lauren Pink Cotton Shorts
$163.00
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CERQULAR
NAUTICA Mens Shorts Blue & Coral Palm Tree Print L W Summer Beach Swimwear
$23.39
CERQULAR
BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)
Men's Big and Tall Tropical Letter shirt and Shorts Set Shorts-Pink-
$36.00
BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)
AFEWVIBE LTD
Denim Tears The Cotton Wreath Shorts Pink
$200.00
AFEWVIBE LTD
THE LUXURY CLOSET
Roberto Cavalli Beachwear Fucsia Pink Logo Printed Swim Shorts
$180.00
THE LUXURY CLOSET
HELLO MOLLY (US)
HELLO MOLLY Blushing Daisies Shorts Pink
$59.00
HELLO MOLLY (US)
THE LUXURY CLOSET
GCD Neon Pink Rib Knit Panties Shorts
$169.00
THE LUXURY CLOSET
WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US
Keep Up High Waisted Shorts " Ballet Pink
$54.99
WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US
AFEWVIBE LTD
Hellstar Flame Shorts Pink
$220.00
AFEWVIBE LTD
SHOPBOP
ALL THREE Nily Shorts Light Pink
$260.00
SHOPBOP
CERQULAR
Salmon Pink Cotton Boxer Shorts
$32.40
CERQULAR
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Kelly Embroidered Shorts YYPS
$200.00
W CONCEPT (US)
Running Shorts You'll Be Glad You Found
Most running shorts are designed by people who clearly do not run in them. Too long, too short, wrong liner, wrong waistband, fabric that traps heat when you need it gone or rides up before you hit mile two. It matters more than it sounds. When your shorts are wrong, every run is slightly worse than it needs to be. When they are right, you forget you are wearing them and that is exactly the point.
We have been paying attention to fit, liner quality, and how the fabric performs when things get uncomfortable. We care about the waistband staying put, the length hitting somewhere that actually flatters, and pockets that work without bouncing everything around. There are also options in here that look good enough to wear beyond the run itself without obviously trying to.
These are not the shorts you settle for because they were on the rack. These are the ones worth going out of your way for.
HANES.COM
Hanes Men's Pajama Shorts, -Pack, Woven Stretch Cotton BrownBlack Plaid
$32.00
HANES.COM
ZEAGOO
High Waist Wide Leg Summer Loose Black Casual Hot Shorts - Grey S
$42.53
ZEAGOO
UNIQLO USA
UNIQLO Men's Ultra Stretch Active Shorts ", Brown
$39.90
UNIQLO USA
SHOEBACCA
diadora Short Running Athletic Shorts
$22.95
SHOEBACCA
CERQULAR
NIKE Mens Shorts Black Sports Casual M W Lightweight Polyester
$22.09
CERQULAR
UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM
V-Neck Sleeveless Top and Drawstring Shorts Sweater Set
$60.00
UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM
BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)
Men's Big & Tall Simple Bear Print shirt Shorts Set Shorts-Yellow-
$36.00
BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)
SHOPBOP
FARM Rio Fruit Beauty Richelieu Running Shorts Fruit Beauty Off-White
$248.00
SHOPBOP
W CONCEPT (US)
Performance Moisture-Wicking Training Running Shorts CBH
$83.00
W CONCEPT (US)
KOSHER CASUAL
Knee-Length SwimSport Skirt with Attached Shorts, Pocket and UPF + Protection - Periwinkle Large
$54.90
KOSHER CASUAL
UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Cotton Crush Dyed Shorts
$37.05
UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM
VOGHION GLOBAL
Men's Summer Casual Sports Outdoor Shorts Breathable Casual Running Fitness Three-Point Pants Trendy
$11.65
VOGHION GLOBAL
Shorts for Smart That Do the Work for You
Most men treat smart shorts as a contradiction in terms and we understand why. The category has a bad track record. Too much linen that wrinkles into nothing by noon, too many awkward lengths sitting neither here nor there on the leg, too much reliance on the wearer doing all the heavy lifting to make the outfit work. These shorts remove that burden. We've been looking specifically at cuts that hit at the right point on the thigh, in fabrics that hold their shape through a long afternoon, with enough refinement to work at a rooftop bar or an outdoor wedding without looking like a compromise. Tailored without being stiff. Relaxed without reading as casual. The waistband, the rise, the fabric weight, all of it matters more than most people realize and all of it has been considered here. These are the shorts that meet the occasion rather than asking the occasion to lower its standards.
SUPERDRY US
Superdry Men's Vintage Chino Shorts Pink
$24.97
SUPERDRY US
KARMALOOP
Fair Play Nylon Shorts Red
$68.00
KARMALOOP
JOE BROWNS
Very Versatile Chino Shorts - Size - White - by Joe Browns
$35.00
JOE BROWNS
W CONCEPT (US)
Tailored Shorts [Ivory]
$180.00
W CONCEPT (US)
W CONCEPT (US)
TWEE Navel Lace Line Banding Shorts
$76.00
W CONCEPT (US)
SUPERDRY US
Superdry Men's Vintage Chino Shorts Navy
$34.96
SUPERDRY US
HARVEY NICHOLS US
Represent Smart Logo-embroidered Shell Swim Shorts - Charcoal
$60.54
HARVEY NICHOLS US
SUPERDRY US
Superdry Men's Vintage Chino Shorts Light Blue
$34.96
SUPERDRY US
CERQULAR
LING Mens Shorts Black & Grey Casual Cargo L W Cotton Blend Patterned
$32.49
CERQULAR
W CONCEPT (US)
-Lines Burmuda Shorts [Wine]
$99.00
W CONCEPT (US)
CERQULAR
Gaia Shorts
$75.60
CERQULAR
W CONCEPT (US)
Cotton Fatigue Bermuda Shorts [Khaki]
$116.00
W CONCEPT (US)
Shorts That Look Right for Casual
Most men either overthink shorts or don't think about them at all, and both approaches lead to the same result: something that looks fine at the beach and wrong everywhere else. The problem is usually length. Too long and you're wearing board shorts to a bar. Too short and you've misjudged the room. The sweet spot sits just above the knee, in a fabric that has enough structure to hold its shape through a warm afternoon. Linen, cotton twill, and a well made chino short are doing most of the work in here. We've also been paying attention to color, because a good casual short in the right shade pulls together a simple outfit without asking anything complicated of it. Navy, stone, olive, washed khaki. These are the ones that work with a clean t-shirt, a linen shirt worn open, or a simple polo without looking like an afterthought. Casual should still mean considered.
UNIQLO USA
UNIQLO Men's Chino Shorts .", Navy, Large, % Cotton
$39.90
UNIQLO USA
AFEWVIBE LTD
Denim Tears The Cotton Wreath Shorts Purple
$200.00
AFEWVIBE LTD
SHIEKH
Men Wallace Sweater Shorts Multi Shorts Multi
$19.99
SHIEKH
DTLR-VILLA
Sprayground Ocean Drip Check Swim Shorts
$60.00
DTLR-VILLA
W CONCEPT (US)
Vintage Washing Mini Denim Shorts ARDP
$85.00
W CONCEPT (US)
KARL LAGERFELD (US)
Karl Lagerfeld - Vacances De Karl Loungewear Shorts, Man, Beige, Size: Xs
$169.00
KARL LAGERFELD (US)
UNIQLO USA
UNIQLO Men's Stretch Easy Shorts Seersucker ", Blue, Medium
$39.90
UNIQLO USA
VOGHION GLOBAL
Men's clothing high street floral shirt suit retro palace full print positioning shirt casual cardigan shorts matching men
$22.09
VOGHION GLOBAL
W CONCEPT (US)
Comfort Cotton Relaxed Fit Shorts [Grey]
$93.00
W CONCEPT (US)
DEZHEN
Aesido New Summer Seersucker Notch Lapel Fashion Men's Suits Blazer+Shorts - Light Blue R
$119.00
DEZHEN
DTLR-VILLA
Nike NSW ALUMNI SHORTS
$4.98
DTLR-VILLA
MANLY
Men's Washed Raw Edge Loose Fit Shorts Z
$36.95
MANLY
The Activewear Shorts Worth Knowing About
Most activewear shorts are designed by people who have clearly never thought about what they look like outside the gym. The fit is wrong, the fabric is shiny in all the wrong ways, and the length sits in that awkward zone that works for neither training nor anything resembling real life. We've been paying attention to the shorts that actually solve this. The ones built for performance but cut with enough thought that you can wear them to grab coffee afterward without looking like you escaped from a sporting goods catalog. Liner versus no liner matters. Inseam length matters more than most brands admit. And the waistband needs to stay put whether you're running or just running late. We've looked at options across training styles because what works for the gym floor is not always what works for a run. These are the shorts that earn a permanent spot in the rotation.
W CONCEPT (US)
Playa Giron Bike Shorts [Navy]
$102.00
W CONCEPT (US)
W CONCEPT (US)
NEOPRENE CARGO POCKET SHORTS [BLACK]
$173.00
W CONCEPT (US)
W CONCEPT (US)
Playa Giron Bike Shorts Leggings [Grey]
$102.00
W CONCEPT (US)
VOGHION GLOBAL
Men's Sets Summer Suit Two-piece Outfit Activewear T Shirts Shorts Fashion Brand Jogging Fitness Gym Clothes Men Short Set
$11.26
VOGHION GLOBAL
W CONCEPT (US)
Prime Flex Shorts Leggings Yoga ANBCLG [BLACK]
$73.00
W CONCEPT (US)
W CONCEPT (US)
Warrior Beach Shorts Activewear S-JL
$76.00
W CONCEPT (US)
GIFTOMORY
Motivation in Motion Giftomory Athletic Shorts
$49.00
GIFTOMORY
THE LUXURY CLOSET
Plein Sport BlackGold Jersey Logo Print Shorts
$175.00
THE LUXURY CLOSET
SHOPBOP
FORM Layered Shorts Daisy w White Contrast
$78.00
SHOPBOP
THREDUP (US)
Champion Athletic Shorts: Green Solid Pattern Activewear - Size
$20.99
THREDUP (US)
CERQULAR
NIKE Mens Shorts Black Sports Tight Fit L W Comfortable Stretch Activewear
$22.09
CERQULAR
SHOPBOP
Beyond Yoga High Waisted Biker Shorts Darkest Night
$68.00
SHOPBOP
The Cycling Shorts Worth Knowing About
Cycling shorts have had a strange decade in menswear. What started as pure athletic wear got picked up by streetwear, mishandled by fast fashion, and now sits in a place where most men either dismiss them entirely or wear them badly. The problem is almost always fit and fabric. Too loose and they look cheap. Too shiny and they belong in a peloton. The ones worth wearing hit a specific middle ground where compression is present but not aggressive, the length sits at the right point on the thigh, and the material reads as considered rather than athletic by accident. We've been particularly interested in options that work with an oversized tee or a longer shirt, since that combination is doing real work right now for warm weather dressing. A good pair of cycling shorts resolves a specific seasonal problem that a lot of men haven't found a satisfying answer to yet. These are the ones that actually solve it.
DAILY SALE, INC.
Men's Cycling Underpants Shorts
$29.00
DAILY SALE, INC.
VOGHION GLOBAL
Men's Summer Activewear Set - Breathable Quick-Dry Workout Shirt & Shorts For Running, Cycling, Yoga, Gym Training​
$12.32
VOGHION GLOBAL
SHIEKH
Men Sport Clash Training Shorts Dark CayenneCitron Pulse Shorts S Dark CayenneCitron Pulse
$49.99
SHIEKH
COOFANDY
-Pack Basketball Shorts
$26.99
COOFANDY
DTLR-VILLA
Adidas TIE DYE CYCLING SHORTS
$1.00
DTLR-VILLA
VOGHION GLOBAL
PAS Men's Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey Bib Shorts Set Breathable Summer PNS Bicycle Sports Wear
$27.74
VOGHION GLOBAL
HARVEY NICHOLS US
ON Train Tights Stretch-jersey Cycling Shorts - Black - M M
$90.16
HARVEY NICHOLS US
THE LUXURY CLOSET
Celine Black Jersey Knit Triomphe High Waisted Cycling Shorts
$369.00
THE LUXURY CLOSET
THE LUXURY CLOSET
Ganni Black Jersey Shaper Shorts
$207.00
THE LUXURY CLOSET
HARVEY NICHOLS US
PRISM Composed Ribbed Stretch-jersey Cycling Shorts, Clothing, Black
$30.91
HARVEY NICHOLS US
SKATE GURU INC. - US
I-EXE Made in Italy - Multizone Compression Men's Cycling Shorts - Color: Black with Red
$160.95
SKATE GURU INC. - US
CERQULAR
CRANE Stretch Neon Cycling Mens Sports Shorts Green W
$16.89
CERQULAR
The Purple Shorts We Keep Coming Back To
Purple shorts are either done badly or not attempted at all, and most men land on the wrong side of that line. The color gets treated like a risk when it's actually one of the easier moves in warm weather dressing if you pick the right shade and the right cut. A muddy purple in a floppy fit is a problem. A clean violet or a deep plum in a tailored length with some structure is a different thing entirely. It pairs well with white, works with navy, and sits surprisingly well next to olive. We've been reaching for these more than we expected to, which is why they ended up with their own collection. The shorts in here share a few qualities: the length is right, the fabric has enough weight to drape properly, and the color holds after washing rather than going grey and sad. These are worth the small leap of confidence it takes to actually buy them.
COTTON ON US
Cotton On Kids - Baby Essential Rib Bike Shorts - Vintage lilacspot
$14.99
COTTON ON US
DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS
Capezio Low Rise Dance Shorts - Purple - M - TB
$24.95
DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS
ZEAGOO
Long Sleeve Striped Shirt Shorts Two Piece Set Shirts Mini Shorts Suit - Purple M
$36.99
ZEAGOO
DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS
Mid Length Dance Shorts - Electric Purple - X Adult - MT
$29.95
DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS
W CONCEPT (US)
Flower Balloon Shorts [Purple]
$202.00
W CONCEPT (US)
BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)
Men's Big and Tall Casual Gradient Letter Print Shirt Shorts Set Shirt-Purple-
$33.00
BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)
DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS
Mid Length Dance Shorts - Electric Purple - Extra Small Child - MT
$21.95
DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS
CERQULAR
Holly Shorts Purple Dots
$90.00
CERQULAR
RENT THE RUNWAY
Veronica Beard Pine Shorts Purple
$56.00
RENT THE RUNWAY
BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)
Men's Big and Tall Casual Gradient Letter Print Shirt Shorts Set Shorts-Purple-
$36.00
BIGGMANS CLOTHING (US)
SHIEKH
Men Phoenix Suns City Collection Mesh Shorts Shorts L PurpleOrange
$87.99
SHIEKH
W CONCEPT (US)
Overfit Kids Club Half Set Short SleeveShorts Sets
$112.00
W CONCEPT (US)