Amazon Essentials Mens Slim Fit Short Reviews Summary

Fit and Sizing

Pros:

• "These shorts fit true to size, look good, inexpensive, and I'm going to order three new colors."
• "Being 6’ 4” I’m always afraid of buying shorts online. They always seem to end up below my knee or 3/4 of the way up my thigh. These are actually as true to size as I could hope for."
• "Good fit - especially if you’re slim through the hips - comfortable fabric, and well made."
• "I've been looking for a pair of above the knee shorts that feel great in the waist and have thigh room. These shorts feel great, fit great and will buy more."
• "These shorts fit very well and are comfortable; I was pleasantly surprised the price and fit of these shorts I bought 2 more pairs! Loved"
• "The fit is perfect, sizing was spot on, and delivery was quick. I will be buying more for sure."
• "These are perfect for my hubby. He needs shorts that are just above the knees; these look good, too."

Cons:

• "They are shorter than expected and easily run a size smaller. I wear a 38 cause I like them to fit a little loose. These fit like a 36."
• "The size and material quality is OK, but they don't seem to hang right."
• "Definitely not true to size. Ordered a 34 waist but fit like a 32."
• "These were tight. So tight. I can't even begin to tell you how unfortunately tight these were right out of the package."
• "I wear a 34 waist in everything and it's usually either a perfect fit or slightly too large but fine with a belt. These were so tight that I couldn't even get them buttoned."
• "I’m 6’3”, 220lbs and my waist is normally 35-36. I ordered this in size 36 and it’s too tight."
• "Ordered 33” husband is 34”, they were so tight he couldn’t even zip the zipper."

Material and Quality

Pros:

• "These are a lightweight cotton and very comfortable for husband. Laundered nice, with few winkles."
• "I really liked these shorts because they are made of cotton and the color is the same as the photo."
• "This is a good pair of shorts and very well stitched."
• "The material is great (in kaki brown at least) and the 31 inch waist was perfect as well as length, but WAY too roomy in the butt and thighs."
• "The material has a nice slightly heavier weight and is very soft."
• "These shorts are made of durable material."
• "The shorts are well made and wash/dry well - I did not have any issues with color fading, loose stitching or pilling of the fabric."

Cons:

• "The shorts are comfortable. As the title implies the button fell off after one month. The quality is not good."
• "The cut is really off, it’s neither slim fit or a 9” inseam. The leg openings were wide and long, making the shorts look awkward."
• "The lighter colors last, but not the dark reds or blues ... they fade almost instantly as if you have been at the beach all summer."
• "Poorest quality I ever seen. After wearing 2 weeks I throw it to the trash."
• "These shorts have been very nice shorts up until they ripped. I felt a small hole in the seat of my shorts this morning and by the afternoon, the entire seam had ripped."
• "These shorts tend to wrinkle like a piece of crumpled notebook paper."
• "Do not buy this product. Despite good appearance and fit, the quality of the fabric is horrible. After only two washings (with the pants turned inside out) seams and raised surfaces are already fraying badly."

Style and Appearance

Pros:

• "These shorts are equivalent to some brand names that cost twice as much."
• "I got the light blue colour which I really like."
• "They look slightly casual (I'm not sure why -- maybe the material and maybe the buttoned back pockets) and yet they don't have the big cargo pockets that have gone out of style."
• "They’re really nice-looking and well-made."
• "These shorts were fabulous for my husband. Fit as expected and look more expensive than they actually are."
• "They look like a more expensive designer brand of preppy anchor shorts."
• "I must say, I rarely write a review for Amazon (unless it's a bad one), but these shorts made me very happy. They are great quality, almost identical to the Banana Republic shorts, but at about 40% the cost."

Cons:

• "Do you want to look like a dad? These are run of the mill cotton shorts."
• "Very disappointed. Amazon's own brand should be listed with more truthful description. This short is anything but slim. More like 1980s baggy style.... 🤦🏻"
• "Looking for slim fit shorts but these are as baggy as any I have. The nine inch length is good but the legs are baggy and not tapered."
• "Wayyyyyyyy too baggy to be remotely considered slim fit."
• "Not as advertised, too baggy or lose fit if that's what you want to call it."
• "Quality seemed good but these were definitely not very slim fitting. The bottom of the leg holes were pretty flared out and when I tried them on they are almost boxy in appearance."
• "At first glance they’re nice, but then after wearing them for a while, the legs seemed to get bigger! Well, not really, but there is no way in hell these are slim fit!"

Value and Price

Pros:

• "Got these on Amazon prime day for half price."
• "Always a great value, and even better on Prime Day (if you happen to need the scant sizes they have left)."
• "Well I picked these up for £8, and wasn't expecting much, however these a great quality look good and comfortable fit and a true bargain."
• "I can deal with these lasting just a couple years for the price, especially considering these are my day-to-day go-to shorts in the warmer months."
• "I paid around £6 for these which is a fantastic price and excellent value."
• "These are exactly as described, Amazon Basics. Good shorts for the money."
• "Shorts are soft, comfy, and fit well. Great for the price."

Cons:

• "Amazon essentials are a joke! Not writing a lengthy review. If you like returning thing 3 times and getting a VERY WRONG SIZE not even close even with correct labeling in garment per your order go ahead and buy them!"
• "The black color faded after just a few wears from UV (the shorts are still black at the top where my shirt covers them, but the bottom is brown-ish now)."
• "I ordered 6 or 7 of these shorts last summer and loved them. Most of my clothes come from Amazon I am a fan. I ordered two shorts a couple weeks ago opened the package and washed them. They are like tissue paper. Last years shorts were great this year terrible."
• "All of that points to pretty cheap fabric being used."
• "Initially thought these would be good alternative to more costly dept store shorts... the fabric is MUCH thinner than I'd like in a short."
• "Not bad for what you pay for. Quality is poor. Buttons came off right away."
• "For $20, I am not totally bummed, but these are not really great shorts for me."