Russell Athletic Men's Relaxed Fit 9" Cotton Shorts with Pockets, Adjustable Elastic Waist, Sizes S-4X

I have purchased multiple pairs of these shorts over the years and find them to be of very good and consistent quality. They are a nice light weight for the hot months and wear very well. They look great and are very comfortable.

Great product for the price. Fits well and lightweight. I would recommend this item to anyone.

Good shorts but a bit rough

Very comfortable shorts made with elastic waist band, drawstring to adjust, soft but substantial fabric, and long (9") legs. I lost over 40 pounds last year and could still wear the roomier shorts. I'm an old bat, my figure is more lumpish than classically feminine, so I've usually bought men's plus size shorts, Russell Athletic when possible. The men's are often a few dollars cheaper. And at my age, comfort and value matter more than fashion. These are well constructed and durable as well comfortable. The only problem I've experienced was not a flaw with the shorts but an unfortunate encounter of a pair of navy RA shorts with a bleach spill. I'm still looking for whoever apilled it without cleaning up their mess. These also come in a tall size. They are about an inch longer. For me that comes to the top of my knee. These shorts come out of even a hot dryer wrinkle free. They are totally opaque so you can wear pea-green, magenta, and hot pink striped underpants and no one will know. Outside spilled bleach, these don't fade or bleed color when new

Overall the shorts are about medium thickness, not too thick but a little bit more leaning towards the thin side. I feel like they're good for around the house or maybe outside light duty type getting around. But to be honest, I'm leaning more towards inside the house or like a light workout type gear. The pockets are about medium depth, not too deep, but not shallow enough where all your stuff is going to fall out like your wallet or change. In my opinion very comfortable shorts and I'm sure that the quality will last a decent amount of time. Im standing at 5'6 and the end length of the shorts are just below the knee line as you could see in the photo. I have the left leg raised up to show you the end of my knee and on the right leg is where the shorts pass the end of my knee. I feel the shorts are very breathable and to me feel better on the skin than anything polyester ever would, that's just me.

Fit nice. Very light weight/thin material. Good to sleep in.

Great fit good quality and comfortable. I would definitely buy them again and again

So, these used to be sold locally at a department store. I should note, up front, that the ones that used to be sold there, which I bought over four years ago now, show minimal signs of wear, despite constant use and countless washings. When I bought them, I loved them, but, when I went to buy another few pairs, just a month later, they were no longer being sold. I looked all over, and could not find them anywhere. Crisis! I thought Russell Athletic simply stopped making them. So, I got stuck with other shorts since these ones seemed gone for good. Of what was available, I bought and used other options, but didn't like any of them and ran into issues such as: hanging down to the knees like basketball shorts, made of either too thick of material, or not 100% cotton material (usually a mix of synthetic materials, or some kind of filmy polyester stuff that didn't breathe at all, like cotton does), awkward fit (too bulky or too restrictive), crummy elastic (too tight, too loose, or the worst -- exposed elastic that is scratchy on the skin), etc. It's hard to tell, on here, what any of the shorts will really be like, but I took a shot on these, since they seemed closest to what I bought years ago, and I was super happy, upon buying one pair, to discover that these are EXACTLY the shorts I used to be able to buy. THANKS AMAZON! I just bought three more pairs, in case they do stop getting made at some point. Personally, I lounge/sleep in them, as well as work out in them. They are just super comfortable and, I don't know, I'm just picky about stuff like socks and underwear and shorts, lol, and especially I like something just right for sleeping, since I just wear these (I'm a picky dude I guess, since I won't wear just anything, and when I find something I like, I pretty much don't want anything else, so it's been a frustration to only have two pairs of these awesome shorts). They are somewhat thin, so they are perfect for sleeping and working out because they don't get too hot. The waist band is covered elastic, and soft. It is a strong waistband without at all being tight or restricting. I have never needed the draw string. Pockets aren't really necessary, but are well made and don't get in the way -- and do come in handy sometimes. Length is perfect, like gym shorts from the old days, coming down to slightly above the knee. They give plenty of room for full range of motion, but are not at all baggy or cumbersome. As I say, they are great for working out, as well as sleeping, and it was awful to only have a few pairs, since I wind up having to use shorts I don't like once these are in the wash (with my crazy schedule, my laundry stacks a bit before I can take time to get to it, and I really miss having these while they in the clothes bin!). Because I like them so much, I have worn and washed them like a zillion times, so it's a testament to their quality that, four years on, those old ones are in such great shape. I bought the J. Navy color (not sure what the "J" is for?) and they are 100% Cotton, just like the ones I used to be able to buy. Be advised that some colors are apparently NOT 100% Cotton, for whatever reason, so choose color accordingly. As I said, my two pairs from four years ago are still going strong. Only in the past month or so has the elastic started to loosen, a little bit, but still not to the point that I need the drawstring, so these bad boys wear like IRON. I think I paid fifteen bucks a pair, four years ago, and on here they are less than ten bucks! Pretty darn good for shorts that are this sturdy, plus are perfectly comfortable. Bottom line, I highly recommend these! It's hard to find 100% cotton for some reason in shorts like this, and, like I say, there are a lot of variations in material and fit that I don't at all like, so I'm sure I'll be ordering up more of these, lol, for the end of the world or whatever. Even though these last for years, I like them enough that I'm happy to keep some tucked away. They're just the perfect shorts! Oh, and size is true. I wear a large, in terms of size, and I ordered the large, and it fits just right.