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We're very sorry to hear about the disappointing durability of the fabric in these shorts! Your purchase is absolutely covered by our [Ironclad Guarantee](https://help.patagonia.com/s/article/Ironclad-Guarantee), so please don't hesitate to reach out to the nearest Patagonia-owned retail store or to our Customer Service team to return them under warranty. We will be glad to help you, Slava!
September 9, 2023
Well made
Very comfortable shorts. They are made from a nice fabric, and fit well. I'm planning to buy another pair. The only thing I would change is to move the drawstring to the inside. A tiny thing that probably doesn't matter.
Decent shorts. Very comfortable. Sort of strange fit, at least relative to Patagonia Stand-Up classic shorts. I suspect they will need a break-in period and still have hope for these yet. Love the hemp fabric and color.
These shorts, though labeled slim, run substantially larger than their description or sizing measurement suggests. I use them as lounge shorts, so I'm not as concerned about the silhouette.
My first hemp garment. Short design is great, fits nicely, good pockets. Hemp as a material feels nice and I think it will be really durable. The material itself has zero stretch (apart from the waist), can feel tight while sitting if you have thick thighs like me.
Could be great shorts if there was not an excess off fabric in crotch area. Would greatly benefit from gusetted stitching for such expensive shorts. I do like the sustainable design.
These are my bottoms with shirt, tie & blazer for virtual court appearances. I feel a little like Angus Young without the hat! Keep the drawstring tied loose for sitting; then tighten up for walking the dog.
I am enjoying these shorts - elastic waistband with draw string. Fit great around my legs and cheeks. Hit right above the knee. They do not have any flex in them so have not worn them for any adventurous activities but look great day to day and date nights.
I wear a 31 inch waist and these are roomy but fit with the tie. Comfortable to wear and work with a tee shirt or a button down. Great shorts for casual everyday use or light active use.
Great looking shorts, but deteriorates after a few years
I bought these shorts in September of 2020 and unfortunately they are no longer wearable. It is too bad, I loved these shorts before they fell apart. It has basically started to deteriorate with holes and the material has begun ripping at the seams. Overpriced for what it is.
We're sorry to hear these shorts haven't held up as we would expect! We will reach out to you about returning them under our warranty. Thank you for this review, Caleb.
July 8, 2023
Very comfy with great style, but fit not consistent with other Lightweight All-Wear
These are absolutely fantastic shorts that feel quality and have a really nice looking style, but there's a couple things that keep me from unconditionally recommending them. Compared to the Non-Volley, 6" All-Wear Hemp Shorts, the fit is quite a bit different. These have an overall much looser fit, with a lot more extra fabric hanging do... Read Morewn around the crotch (which also makes them feel a good bit heavier), so while there's only a 1" inseam difference, compared to the 6" Shorts these 7" Volley Shorts rest ~3-3.5" lower on my leg when I stand up, basically down to the top of my knee (basically, the same as the model in the display pictures).
For me, these sit in a really awkward place in the Patagonia line-up. They're quite long, and while baggier than the 6" All-wears, they're not baggy enough that they don't feel a bit restrictive (especially if you have thicker thighs like I do), an issue that wouldn't be quite as bad if not for the length. Their length and semi-bagginess also mean that for a very hot summer's day where you really want to wear something light, that I feel like in almost every circumstance that the Baggies Naturals are a better fit for you, with their much lighter fabric and baggier legs--or the standard Baggies themselves of course, if their swimsuit style is more your thing.
If you're someone who likes your shorts hanging that low, these are absolutely great and definitely the choice for you. Or if you're just a lanky person with very long legs, these should probably be in your shopping cart already. For others, I won't say these are a bad purchase--I still think they're very nice, but I think that for most people, there are probably better shorts in Patagonia's lineup for you. Personally, I'd love to see these revised in some way--maybe a smidge less baggy in the crotch area to bring the leg of the short up a bit, and/or maybe a big baggier in the leg itself. Or, maybe just make the legs a little less short on their own? Either way, these are still a good pair of shorts that haven't done anything wrong, which is why I give them 5* in spite of my criticisms above--I just don't think they've done as much right (particularly with the fit) as other shorts Patagonia sells.
These are perfect for almost any occasion during the summertime. They're lightweight and breezy for the hot months here in the Southeast. They perform well for climbing/hiking, and can be dressed up with a short-sleeve button down for grabbing a beer and tacos afterwards. These are the first thing in my bag for any warm-weather trip.
Thank you for sending us your feedback! You might prefer our [Men's Shorts](https://www.patagonia.com/shop/mens-shorts) with shorter or longer inseam. Please reach out to our Customer Service team if you have any questions. We'll be happy to help!
June 7, 2023
My favorite shorts
I have a few pairs and absolutely love them. Soft feel, durable fabric, roomy but not baggy (which the wife loves), perfect length. I'm usually a 33" waist and the medium fit perfect with some extra give when you need to bend down or do an awkward movement.
Love the look and function of these shorts, but if I could change one thing, it would be the sizing. I am 6ft 2in and have a 33 inch waist. The medium was way too tight, and I can pull on the large without unbuttoning/unzipping. I ultimately went with the large, but have to use the drawstring to keep them up.
Seam at the bottom of the right pocket came undone after first wash. Not what I expected when all other Patagonia products I have owned have been quality and held up over years. Could be a bad batch but frustrating to spend the money and have them deteriorate so quickly.
We're sorry to hear these shorts didn't hold up as they are supposed to! You can [return](https://www.patagonia.com/returns.html) them on our website, or reach out to our Customer Service Team for help with a warranty return. Thank you for this feedback, Bryan, and we hope we can do better by you in the future!
May 8, 2023
Well made, comfortable
Love these, really comfortable and good looking. Only issues was, I wanted something loose fitting so ordered an XL - well, I'm writing up a new tune "mooning in the Carribean". Those waves have power! Next pair will be L and I'll just cinch these up a bit tighter! You'll love 'em but go with the size chart.
I originally ordered size medium based on the size chart but had to return and exchange for small. I am 5.9 and 145 lb and small fits me perfectly. Medium was too baggy. Exchange was easy.
Thanks for the review, Drew! Most of our shorts will include their inseam within the product name, for example these are called Men's Lightweight All-Wear Hemp Volley Shorts - 7", the 7" standing for the inseam. We have a few different shorts that come in 5" or 6" inseams, you can browse those by clicking [here](https://www.patagonia.com/shop/mens-shorts).
April 18, 2023
Solid and stylish
Love them. A lot of shorts in the 7-8" midseam range can be a bit restrictive around the midsection. These are roomy without having any sort of parachute effect. So they are stylish and comfortable.
These shorts are great owing to their fit and comfort. The slim fit and shorter cut looks great and the elastic with draw string makes sure the fit is comfortable as well.
was excited to receive and try on these shorts. the fabric quality seems high but after two wears doing casual activity to low intensity hiking, a hole formed away from any seams on the seat of the shorts and i'm disappointed something like this happened so fast. the fit is true to size and the sewing is solid, just bummed there's a fabri... Read Morec failure already.
We're sorry to hear about the durability issues! Your purchase is covered by our [Ironclad Guarantee](https://help.patagonia.com/s/article/Ironclad-Guarantee). Please reach out to your local Patagonia-owned retail store or to our Customer Service team. We'll be more than happy to assist you with a quick solution!
April 4, 2023
Legs too tight
Large is too big in the waist. Medium the leg is too tight. Bummer. Good shorts otherwise.
We're sorry to hear the slim fit design was restrictive in the leg. You may prefer sizing down in our [regular fit Men's Shorts](https://www.patagonia.com/shop/mens-shorts?prefn1=fit&prefv1=regular). Please reach out to our Customer Service team if you have any questions. We'll be glad to help!
March 22, 2023
Caribbean Approved!
The Caribbean life is hot, in all the senses of the word! Its hard to find good clothes to wear here, but this by far is my favorite to use all day at the beach or going to work with a good pair of sandals.
I ordered a large in several patagonia shorts, and these were the only ones that were a huge disappointment. I love the elastic waistband, but the crotch was so incredibly long and the shorts themselves so overly wide that I felt I was drowning in them, it looked ridiculous.
Even for light wearing around the house, they were massive. I much prefer... Read More the new hemp and cotton blend non-volley shorts as they fit well top to bottom, not too big and not too tight.
Thank you for the review Jakob, we're very sorry to hear how disappointing these shorts were in fit. We're glad to know you found an alternative that works better for your needs. We've sent you an email to gather more information and help you with a return. If anything else comes up, feel free to connect with our [customer service team](https://help.patagonia.com/s/?_gl=1*1e10th1*_ga*MTE3MzgxOTU4OS4xNjQ3NTMxMTc0*_ga_1SYPSJZYJ5*MTY3ODg5NzQxMi42NDguMS4xNjc4ODk5MjM0LjAuMC4w).
February 16, 2023
Stylish
Cant wait to pair this with more summer fits. It is quite comfortable and fits great. The material quality is superb.
I wear these around everywhere. I can easily go to the gym and do a workout in these shorts. And if I dont have time to change afterwards, the shorts look great at lunch. :) Five stars.
Im w 38 waist and these fit fine in the waist, but way too tight in the butt. Had to return them unfortunately. They were exactly what I was looking for, but just not enough room in the back.
I got these hoping to take them on a trip to very hot and humid Thailand. I also ordered the slightly shorter button waist version of these for the same reason. I am super happy with the fit and material of these. I would definitely recommend. My waist is a 34" and Medium fit perfect. They also shrunk slightly in length after drying which I wa... Read Mores really happy with.
I wear these type shorts (M, L sizes) versus the Patagonia shorts that are produced in specific sizes (32, 34, etc.). Mainly because I have encountered too much variation in specific sized pants of any type, not just Patagonia brand. I like these shorts. They are big in the waist on me, but there's a drawstring for that. I hate tight fitting p... Read Moreants, shorts, etc., and I have muscular legs which makes the mediums fine in the waist but a bit too restricting. They are lightweight and basically I do not notice them - which is the key for me - if I notice the clothing it is restricting. The only thing I would change is a little more material where the crotch meets the inseam. I also wear the Baggies Naturals and the Stand Up shorts. The main problem with the Stand Up shorts has been the sizing - but they are pretty bomb proof if the sizing happens to work out.
My brother got a pair but ordered the wrong size so he gave them to me. Instantly better than any other shorts Ive ever worn. Bought two more myself. Good for being active, great dad shorts, good for golf, hiking. Wouldnt wear them to run in or work out in but could definitely lift in them. Will never wear another brand, cut, it material again.
Fit and comfort are top-notch; only drawback is how easily the material wrinkles. Still, because I only wear them casually, they are one of my Go To shorts and I will purchase other colors
Thats right. I got these in the adroitly named pelican color, for the sake of fancy city and suburban brunches. Still, and I havent worn them other than trying them on, these cozy shorties make me want to buy an everlast bag and turn them into a classy old school workout short. With the short hem, I bought them to show off my hotshot quads. With th... Read Moree fit, I feel inspired to crank lunges and squats.
It's been a long journey to find the right pair of shorts that are simple enough to be worn in casual/social circumstances but technical enough to not just be a heavy cotton sweatfest when I get moving. I really like the weight of these to keep me cool. These don't look like shiny polyester material and the cut is stylish with no excess p... Read Moreocketing or zippering. Great for every day casual shorts.
This is my second pair of these shorts. My first pair was true to size. This pair runs a little large. Slight inconsistencies with the fit. Overall, great shorts though.
These shorts are super comfortable and I like how deep the pockets are. My only complaint is these shorts show off the plumbers crack when I bend over.
Hey Jesse, thanks for the review. It sounds like a size down could potentially help with the plumbers crack issue you're facing. To begin an exchange, please click [here](https://www.patagonia.com/returns.html).
I really like how the shorts are designed. The drawstring makes me feel more casual and comfortable. I wear both colors all the time and like that I can relax in them at home, go out for walks/hikes, but at the same time wear them out in slightly more formal settings.
Seem like awesome shorts, but the size small fits different than every other size small Patagonia bottom I have. Far too tight around the hip/butt, and I'm a pretty skinny dude. Looks odd. Returning, best of luck for people of different size or shape!
I really like these shorts! The fabric is cool to the touch with a subtle texture, which is great for the heat. But they're also basic enough not to draw too much attention. I'm a medium in some brands and a large in others. I saw the slim fit, so I ordered these in a large, and I'm glad I did for the fit in the legs and seat, but th... Read Moree waist is definitely a touch loose. I bought the Baggies Naturals in a medium at the same time but ordered a medium in those due to the relaxed fit, and I like how they fit, too, in the legs and seat but those are a little tight in the waist.
I've bought two pairs of these shorts. The fit and feel is what I expected. However, *both* pairs ripped right up the back, completely ruined, after very moderate use. I've never had this happen on any shorts I've owned in my life. Having it happen twice in a row suggests it's "them," not "me" that's the... Read More problem. I've always found Patagonia's stuff to be very durable and high quality, so this is a complete surprise. I'm really disappointed.
Hi Ben! We're so sorry to hear this happened. This is not the level of quality we expect from our gear. Please reach out to our Customer Service Team to get set up with a warranty return.
May 17, 2021
Perfect
The shorts are top notch. I needed a pair for work and I love them. I wear them all of the time. I love the elastic waste and button, plus the tie draw string which makes it a little more snug for when I lose a bit of weight over the summer. These shorts will be well worn and used in their lifetime! Thanks, Patagonia!
I was wary of these shorts given some of the reviews mentioning they're way too tight. While they are definitely slim fit, I would call the fit flattering rather than tight. I probably wouldn't be able to do a full split in these or kick an apple off someone's head, but I also don't expect to need to while wearing them.
I now have 3 pair of these shorts because I love the fit. Im a bigger guy and finding shorts that are above the knee and fit my rear end is a hard combo but these do the trick!
I have never put on a pair of shorts that fit worse. If any patagonia bottoms ever fit me, theyre size small. I have the baggies shorts in small that fit perfect. These are so tight around hips (not waist) that I could literally barely get them on and couldn't even fit my phone into the pocket theyre so tight. Comedically bad fit but a waste o... Read Moref emissions for how many people will order these and return them because theyre so different from all other size smalls. Maybe my pair was a defect but I doubt it - Patagonias sizing is all over the place recently
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback on the fit of these shorts. As always your satisfaction is guaranteed and you're welcome to [return](https://www.patagonia.com/returns.html) them.
July 13, 2020
Comfortable Shorts
Great casual shorts for around the house, walking, or doing yard work. They are lightweight and very breathable which is great for summers in Georgia.
Love the elastic waistband and the light, airy feel of the fabric. These are the perfect everyday summer shorts. The fabric does wrinkle easily, but I consider that part of the look.
Love the elastic waistband and the light, airy feel of the fabric. These are the perfect everyday summer shorts. The fabric does wrinkle easily, but I consider that part of the look.
Patagonia shorts have gotten snug over recent years. Small used to fit me but now they are a little tight and medium is too big. Oh well, nice shorts though.
These are great shorts. I have a pair from previous years and they are durable and comfortable. The quality of this model seems to be good too.
However, these are cut much smaller than previous models. And going up to the L was too big. Too much variance from M to L in my opinion.
Unfortunately, I returned them due to size.
A great combination of soft and sturdy. Plenty of pockets. Elastic and tie waistband give them real versatility. Sized appropriately in the waist and length.
Fit is good on these - I'm 6' and have a 32 waist and they fit just fine (the elastic waistband with the added string pull help give you flexibility there). I really like the material these shorts are made from. The hemp/cotton blend makes them feel durable without feeling hot - which is good because I plan on trekking around Southeast As... Read Moreian in them. My only complaint with the shorts - and really my only complaint with Patagonia shorts and pants in general - is the fit. These are marked as a slim fit, but I would still call them pretty relaxed. I don't see a lot of slimming toward the knee and overall they are more baggy than tight. I've made my peace with that though, and since I looking for function over fashion these are going to work out great.
The shorts are cool and comfortable. I like the length and the 4 pockets and the draw string and the elastic waist. They just don't look that great, because they are always full of wrinkles. They come out of the drier that way and get worse as you wear them. I have 4 pair of the all cotton Shorts, style 86735 and they don't do that. They ... Read Morealways look better.
Unorganized thoughts:
Lightweight, odor-resistant (unsure if by design), and perfect length.
These shorts appear to also be stain resistant and the fit is great.
I live in a supremely hot climate (regularly over 105F) and these shorts keep me cool and not stinky.
My favorite feature might be how deep the pockets are. These are a must-have - don... Read More't hesitate... just buy them.
Perfect shorts for everyday comfort, style and functionality. Fit is spot on (6’2” and a size 34 waist wearing large). Fabric softens nicely with wear but still holds shape. Waistband is comfy.