I have been on the hunt for months for shorter shorts. I was sick of my old Target shorts. I was tempted by the low prices from one of those new Chinese sales sites--good prices but returns are all but impossible--so I'm out a few bucks for stuff that didn't fit. I realized Amazon might have what I was looking for. I got a four pack of 3" shorts for cheap. They fit great but are just a bit too short to wear out in public (at least that's what my wife says!). I tried some other sites but nothing was quite right.
Then I found Raskol. These Classic shorts seemed like they'd be great. They're not cut too short. They fit like shorts and not like boxers. I like the subdued black color. The drawstring is long enough to actually tie off the waist band.
My one problem is that they are cut a bit higher than I'd like. They sit around the waist, that is closer to my belly button. I'd prefer them to sit more on my hips but maybe after a while I'll loosen up the elastic in the waistband. The rear is cut a bit longer than the front so that the profile isn't "square" but when squatting it doesn't reveal too much backside.
Overall, I feel comfortable in these and I think my wife is happy with them too, something I can wear outside playing with the kids or going to the pool.
The price is just about the max I would pay. They come from USA so the shipping is not outrageous like other shorts I had found.
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