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The following men's short reviews are aggregated from our many retailers to show the best products first.

ProductRatingPrice
Patagonia Wavefarer Boardshort Patagonia Wavefarer Boardshort
  • Another Great Pair of Trunks from Patagonia
  • Excellent Short + 10 Suggestions
  • Trunks you can live in, on and off the water
****
4.7 based on 108 reviews
$27.50 - $55.00
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Prana Zion Shorts Prana Zion Shorts
  • "Fits and feels great, but the belt broke quickly"
  • Great - Except for quality control on sizing
  • Fantastic Shorts, '06 Model was Better!
*****
4.8 based on 83 reviews
$37.95 - $62.00
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The North Face Paramount Cargo Short The North Face Paramount Cargo Short
  • Very well made and very comfortable shorts
  • Great fit, great fabric, great style!
  • The new paramount nylon shorts
*****
4.8 based on 70 reviews
$26.97 - $48.00
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Under Armour Long Boxerjock Under Armour Long Boxerjock
  • Love the garment, not so much the price
  • Great for active or everyday wear
  • Fantastic for the right user
*****
4.8 based on 42 reviews
$19.95 - $20.00
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The North Face Belted Class V Trunk The North Face Belted Class V Trunk
  • These shorts are a classic - fit is perfect and long wear
  • "nice material, lightweight, keeps you dry all day long"
  • More shorts than swim suit
*****
4.8 based on 58 reviews
$9.99 - $30.00
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Mountain Hardwear Canyon Short Mountain Hardwear Canyon Short
  • Awesome shorts for anyone who likes the outdoors!
  • Not too long, not too short, just the right length
  • "Second-best article of clothing I own"
*****
4.8 based on 48 reviews
$26.97 - $47.00
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Columbia Sportswear Roc Short Columbia Sportswear Roc Short
  • Summer time and the livin's easy...
  • Great shorts. I have owned 7 pair
  • Short shorts for tall guys
****
4.7 based on 62 reviews
$16.22 - $31.99
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Prana Mojo Short Prana Mojo Short
  • Could be good, depends what you're looking for
  • "Decent enough shorts - get them if you can find them cheap"
  • "You will not be disappointed with these shorts."
****
4.7 based on 40 reviews
$31.95 - $42.00
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Patagonia Paddler Boardshorts Patagonia Paddler Boardshorts
  • Better than advertised! The best board shorts I have ever owned.
  • "If you love the Wavefarer II shorts you'll love these!"
  • Good......but the 07 models were better !
****
4.6 based on 42 reviews
$32.50 - $65.00
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Columbia Sportswear Cliff Lakes Cargo Short Columbia Sportswear Cliff Lakes Cargo Short
  • Chicken legs and slow shipping...great shorts!
  • Good Shorts, thin linings in main pockets
  • You Need These Functional Shorts
*****
4.8 based on 37 reviews
$26.99 - $29.99
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Under Armour Short Boxerjock Under Armour Short Boxerjock
  • Good looking, lightweight and functional
  • Good stuff be be careful ordering.
  • Like these less than the older model.
****
4.4 based on 55 reviews
$19.95 - $20.00
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Patagonia Gi II Shorts Patagonia Gi II Shorts
  • "I am pretty much finished buying shorts...unless I get another color."
  • "Comfy well built short, with thigh pocket on the wrong side."
  • "An awesome pair of shorts for any guy at any age."
*****
4.9 based on 35 reviews
$32.95 - $60.00
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The North Face Horizon Cargo Short The North Face Horizon Cargo Short
  • Awesome, even for what NF apparently considers to be fat dudes
  • "Wear them whenever you plan to hand upside down in the dessert!"
  • "Lightweight, comfortable, fast drying and functional."
*****
4.8 based on 34 reviews
$20.97 - $35.00
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CWX Pro Short CWX Pro Short
  • Good shorts, but chafe on long distances
  • Sooo comfy, so soft. almost too soft
  • Best Compression Shorts I have seen
****
4.5 based on 32 reviews
$69.99 - $76.00
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Mountain Hardwear Mountain Kilt Mountain Hardwear Mountain Kilt
  • Fabulous for long AND short distance hikers
  • "Killer design, Runs a size small."
  • "I'll not review a product again. WRONG SiZE"
****
4.7 based on 25 reviews
$42.39 - $50.00
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Pearl Izumi Attack Short Pearl Izumi Attack Short
  • Nice shorts; slightly iffy pad fit
  • Excellent short, worth the money
  • Comfort in all the right places
*****
4.8 based on 18 reviews
$70.62 - $75.00
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Sombrio Pinner Mountain Bike Short Sombrio Pinner Mountain Bike Short
  • Liked the first ones so much had to get another!
  • Best Shorts I Have Ever Owned
  • Great short, super comfy
*****
4.8 based on 15 reviews
$67.48
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Hurley One and Only Boardshort Hurley One and Only Boardshort
  • "Great board shorts for daily surf those who dont get all those modern colorful board shorts designs"
  • Hurley Boardshorts - Slightly larger than expected
  • I love them, couldnt find them any store
****
4.7 based on 44 reviews
$22.97 - $31.99
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Patagonia Stand Up Shorts - 5-inch Inseam Patagonia Stand Up Shorts - 5-inch Inseam
  • Patagonia: Men's Lightweight Stand Up Shorts - (5in. inseam)
  • I really like the fit and feel of these shorts.
  • Really good looking shorts!
****
4.7 based on 21 reviews
$27.50 - $55.00
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Columbia Sportswear Whidbey Water Short Columbia Sportswear Whidbey Water Short
  • They are what they say they are
  • Columbia Whidbey II Water Shorts
  • Good for what I use them for
****
4.6 based on 29 reviews
$12.97 - $21.99
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The North Face Roadhog Short The North Face Roadhog Short
  • Super durable, comfortable, good lookign shorts
  • "ive had these shorts on everyday since i got em..."
  • "Great product and wears wonderful."
*****
4.8 based on 25 reviews
$17.56 - $33.99
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Arc'teryx Rampart Longs Arc'teryx Rampart Longs
  • Would Have Been Great If they were in stock
  • Best shorts I've ever owned
  • Summer Backpack Essentials
*****
4.9 based on 15 reviews
$34.47 - $68.95
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The North Face Class V Cargo Short The North Face Class V Cargo Short
  • Great shorts (and can function like a bathing suit)
  • Most comfortable shorts I've ever worn
  • Great fit and love the lightweight, breathable fabric
****
4.5 based on 39 reviews
$22.77 - $44.00
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Columbia Sportswear Titanium Omni-Dry Silver Ridge Cargo Short Columbia Sportswear Titanium Omni-Dry Silver Ridge Cargo Short
  • Perfect tropical cargo shorts for travel
  • The best short for backpacking I've found so far.
  • Good fitting and lightweight shorts
*****
5.0 based on 17 reviews
$36.99
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Columbia Sportswear Camp Roc Short Columbia Sportswear Camp Roc Short
  • Great Short-tough, very comfortable, great pockets!
  • The only shorts he'll wear!
  • Rugged Camp Rocs Rock!
****
4.7 based on 25 reviews
$17.47 - $24.99
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