We’ve all agreed that shorter shorts on men are more stylish and make your legs look oh-so-good, right? Great!
Pssst, not so comfortable showing so much leg? Check out SG’s roundup of the best men’s 7-inch shorts instead.
If you’re ready to flash more flesh this spring and summer, Team SG rounded up the best 5-inch shorts that will have you looking and feeling your best.
Below, shop the 5 best 5-inch shorts for men to wear in 2024:
1. J.Crew stretch chino shorts, $69
SG Says: This pair of strech chino shorts feel just like your favorite 7″ shorts, while flashing a little more thigh.
J.Crew continues to be an essential stop for any guy on a summer style shopping spree, and their shorts selection shows why.
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If you find the length suits you, they’ve also got dock shorts, linen shorts, and seersucker shorts in a 5″ inseam.
2. Ten Thousand unlined Interval short, $68
SG Says: A proud member of SG’s Pants+Shorts Hall of Fame, the unlined Interval Short from Ten Thousand might be your next summer style workhorse.
Yes, the style was technically created for training, but don’t limit these bad boys to the gym. With the right outfit, they can go almost anywhere.
3. Abercrombie & Fitch All-Day Short, $60
SG Says: These plainfront shorts come in a versatile and stretchy fabric with a tailored fit and soft elastic waistband. Meaning? They might just be your new favorite summer bottoms.
Consider sizing up if you’ve got soccer player thighs.
4. Patagonia Baggies, $65
SG Says: Okay, yes. These are, in fact, swim trunks.
But! They’re also so much more.
Patagonia’s iconic Baggies were actually designed for use in and out of the water. And lately, more and more guys have been wearing them far from the neighborhood pool.
The rugged, multifunctional shorts are made with quick-drying 100% recycled nylon (and Fair Trade Certified-sewn!).
You can sport them with everything from a rumpled button-down oxford shirt to your favorite t-shirt.
5. Bonobos Nomad Short, $89
SG Says: Another essential summer shopping stop, Bonobos has some of the best 5-inch shorts for men—like the 5-inch drawstring corduroy shorts above—at an accessible, sub-$100 price point.
You’ll also find other warm weather staples, like short sleeve button-downs in fun colors and patterns, and stylish golf gear, if that’s your thing.
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