Patagonia Men's Baggies Naturals - Chambray: New Navy - XL

I've got to say that I did have a little bit of sticker shock because I've never paid $60 for shorts before. They are worth every penny! These are easily the most comfortable shorts I've ever bought. So comfy that I've actually slept in them. In the Texas summer heat, they keep you cool and relaxed. They're as stylish as they are comfy. You could wear these just as easily to a nice dinner date as you could to a guys' night out at the bar. I love the elastic waistband, it fits my waist snuggly and doesn't sag with the weight of a phone, wallet and keys. I'm so glad I decided to buy these shorts, I'll be ordering another pair very soon!

This is my second pair after having worn a hole in the first pair, which I still have and will wear around the house. The material is very comfortable right from the start although the fit, for me, is a bit large. They're not shorts you'd wear for any type of formal or semi-formal outing--wait, when does one wear shorts for either?--but they are very useful and will likely work their way to the top of your drawer. Still not really sure what to do with the drawstring, but as I mentioned, I find myself wearing them frequently.

Compared to the normal baggies, these differ in a few ways. One, obviously the fabric. You wouldn't want to swim in these, though they do still dry off pretty quick when liquid is spilled on them. They feel lighter weight than the baggies too, and overall much breezier. They're a little slimmer around my legs than the baggies. The pockets aren't nearly as deep, so you don't have to dig down to your knees to retrieve things from your pockets and things you're carrying down there aren't swinging around as much. Though the front pockets still have the wide opening that goes basically half-way down the shorts, so it does feel like there's a real risk of things you put in the pockets falling out. The back button pocket is great and very secure though. As someone that ... MoreCompared to the normal baggies, these differ in a few ways. One, obviously the fabric. You wouldn't want to swim in these, though they do still dry off pretty quick when liquid is spilled on them. They feel lighter weight than the baggies too, and overall much breezier. They're a little slimmer around my legs than the baggies. The pockets aren't nearly as deep, so you don't have to dig down to your knees to retrieve things from your pockets and things you're carrying down there aren't swinging around as much. Though the front pockets still have the wide opening that goes basically half-way down the shorts, so it does feel like there's a real risk of things you put in the pockets falling out. The back button pocket is great and very secure though. As someone that doesn't feel the same love so many others do for the normal baggies, I think these are definitely one of my favorite shorts. I haven't had issues with them tearing yet like others complain about, but the fabric's thinness and weave does make it feel like it'll be a likely issue. My only real complaint though outside the front pocket opening is that there isn't a 5" inseam option like there is for the normal baggies--these are super comfortable and look great but they hang almost down to my knees when standing, and I personally prefer a shorter short, and I'd gladly pay for an version with a bit less fabric on it. Overall though I highly recommend these, especially if you're somewhere with a warmer summer.