A little reminiscent of 70's beach culture styling with a lot of new school every day utility, the Patagonia Retro Grade Shorts - Men's just seems to be the fit for any adventure. Its soft yet durable organic cotton/spandex blend stays cool, slides smoothly, and provides tons of mobility. A gusseted crotch and articulated knee promotes bust-a-move freedom, while its soft waist (with internal drawstring), harness-compatible belt loops, and relaxed fit give added comfort. With a 5-pocket design that includes a security pocket on the right side seam, Patagonia's longest short at 16" is recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Patagonia Retro Grade Shorts for Men is available through Altrec.com.
strerror
- May 30, 2011
great!
Perfect shorts! Ultra durable, plenty of room and just the right length! I've been wearing these shorts climbing for over a year now and as I climb at least 3 times a week they've seen a lot of wear. Now a year on and they are still just as good as the day I bought them with the only sign of the amount of use they've seen being that the colour has faded just a little.
Dnsow9
- May 29, 2011
Best shorts ever!
I bought a pair of these shorts last year for climbing because of the length and the included draw string. I guide zipline tours and spend hours a day in a harness with lots of gear and these shorts are perfect because they do not ride up to high. They are also very durable, I wore them almost everyday last summer, as I said with lots of gear rubbing and such. I actually wore them today. They do show wear and tear but are still the best shorts I have owned. The inseam is also great for climbing because they are not restricting. I just got two pairs in the mail and will probably order another two before they discontinue them. They may not be for everyone as it looked from some of the reviews, but I won't buy a different pair of shorts any time soon.
kdtan
- November 15, 2010
These shorts are very comfortable and good quality fabric. Will be great for hiking or other outdoor activities. The long length is perfect for taller guys.
Leonard Driver
- September 12, 2010
Excellent fit and comfort
No baggy cargo pockets. Even though these are over the knee, they don't bind when sitting down. No flps on pockets either.
Anon. Shopper
- August 4, 2010
Rugged summer shorts
As a 6'3 tall male, it's extremely tough to find shorts that are proportional to my body and after trying these I will likely wear no other shorts. They are very durable and have a nice zipper pocket on the side hidden away as to make these shorts look very professional while still being able to play in them. Well worth the money.
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