

Nobody here is paid to push a brand. Andre, Marcus, Kevin, Jamie and Brandon went through everything in drawstring shorts with elasticated waist the way you would on a lunch break, scrolling, squinting at the fabric, checking the price twice. What made the list is what they'd actually put in their own basket. We look for pieces that wash well, sit right and don't cost silly money for what they are, and we mix up the shops so you're not just looking at one high street name over and over. Prices and stock come straight from the retailers and change often, so it's always worth a quick check before you buy.
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NIKE Mens Black Casual Polyester Blend Shorts M W30 Lightweight Comfort
$20.79 CERQULAR
NIKE Mens Shorts Blue & Black Casual XL W34 Lightweight Polyester Drawstring
$25.99 CERQULAR
Mens Shorts White Black Patterned L W30 Casual Summer Drawstring Waist
$18.19 CERQULAR
NAUTICA Mens Navy Blue Swimming Shorts 2XL W40 Polyester Blend Drawstring
$23.39 CERQULAR
JACK WOLFSKIN Mens Cargo Shorts Black & White Floral L W36 Drawstring Relaxed
$24.69 CERQULAR
LYLE & SCOTT Mens Navy Casual Shorts M W36 Drawstring Waist Logo Embroidered
$22.09 CERQULAR
NIKE Mens Black & Neon Green Sports Casual Shorts L W32 Lightweight
$25.99 CERQULAR
ADIDAS Mens Shorts Navy Blue Sports Polyester XL W36 Athletic Casual
$25.99 CERQULAR
CHAPS Mens Yellow Check Casual Shorts XL W38 Summer Beachwear
$15.59 CERQULAR
CHAMPION Mens Shorts Grey University Logo Mesh S W24 Lightweight Sportswear
$25.99 CERQULAR
NIKE Mens Shorts Black & Blue Sports Casual XL W36 Polyester Drawstring
$23.39 CERQULAR
NBA Mens Shorts Navy Blue Striped Sports Basketball S W24 Casual Athletic
$38.99 CERQULAR
CARHARTT Mens Shorts Blue Casual L W33 Cotton Blend Drawstring Waist
$36.39 CERQULAR
Mastermind Japan Terry Jacquard Shorts
$62.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES
Essential Knit Shorts in Black
$87.00 CERQULAR

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Essential Knit Shorts in Blue
$87.00 CERQULAR
Nike Water Shorts
$50.73 SELDOM SEEN STYLES
Reconstructed Sweat Shorts 'Black'
$65.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES
Big Basic Water Shorts
$50.37 SELDOM SEEN STYLES
©SAINT M×××××× "SAINT" Applique Fleece Shorts 'Charcoal/Orange'
$55.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES
Diagonal Patchwork Drawstring Shorts
$55.99 THESUPERMADE INC
Tribal camo-printed denim shorts
$65.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES
Rhinestone Dégradé Shorts
$65.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES
Reconstructed Sweat Shorts
$68.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES
