When things start to heat up and your afternoon walks result in glistening beads of sweat on your brow, it can only mean one thing—shorts season is around the corner.

It’s easy to remove layers if you’ve overcommitted; less so to add ones you’ve not brought. “Don’t dive in too early,” says Phil Green, global senior operations manager for Farfetch, who advises leaving it until mid-May before breaking out your shorts.

But regardless of the time of year, it is never too early to take advantage of any change-of-season sales and prepare for the inevitable warmer months ahead. But what’s suitable for James Bond on a Caribbean beach doesn’t always translate to a barbeque in Colchester, so keep reading to see our top picks for men’s shorts. 

Our Top 10 Picks Best Overall:

Asket The Shorts at Asket Best Versatility:

ITSO Corduroy Shorts Best Cargo:

Amazon Essentials Men’s Classic-Fit Cargo Shorts at Amazon Best Swim:

L’Estrange Anywhere Swim Shorts at L’Estrange London Best Running:

Tenjoy Men’s Running Shorts at Amazon Best Jean:

Levi’s 505 Regular Fit Short at Levi’s Best Khaki:

Docker’s Perfect Shorts at Docker’s Best Sweat:

Norse Projects Falun GMD Sweatshorts at Norse Best White:

Edwin Carpenter Shorts at Edwin Europe Best Linen:

Luca Faloni Panarea Linen-Cotton Shorts at Luca Faloni

In This Article

1. Our Picks
2. What To Look For
3. Men’s Shorts FAQ

1. Best Overall: Asket The Shorts

The perfect combination of style and comfort—our top overall pick for men’s shorts is Asket‘s “The Shorts.” As the product name suggests, the brand knew they created a staple.

These near-perfect men’s shorts work well for just about any occasion—sans perhaps, a workout. 

We love that THE shorts (remember, that’s their official name) come in a slim and regular build for men of various shapes and that the design is stylish and timeless.