Amazon Essentials Drawstring Short Medium Reviews Summary

Fit and Comfort

Pros:

• "These fit great and are comfortable."
• "Very comfortable, true to size."
• "They really fit perfect and look good."
• "The drawstring closure is a standout feature, especially valuable for those whose weight tends to fluctuate, as it allows for easy adjustments to achieve a perfect fit."
• "I'm 6'00 tall, ordered large size and fits me well, the material feels really soft and they're very light and comfortable to walk with."
• "These pants are awesome. My teenage son refuses to wear anything but basketball gym shorts."
• "These shorts are incredibly comfortable and look great."

Cons:

• "These aren't slim-fit, and therefore the leg-opening is a bit wide, at least for my taste."
• "Just repeating title but be warned its runs a bit small."
• "Large is too large. Did not like having to tie the drawstring to its maximum to keep the pants up if I carried my wallet and phone with me."
• "The waist band is a good fit however the crotch region is very tight. Specifically when seated these shorts are uncomfortable."
• "Very little give in the crotch area. If you’re built like me, size up."
• "The shorts are comfortable and fit well but ripped down the side after just 1 month of use."
• "Most uncomfortable shorts ever. So tight in the leg and crotch that I wore them one time and threw them away."

Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "For the price, these are good quality, well-fitting shorts."
• "The material is a sturdy yet soft cotton, and I like that the holes for the drawstrings had rivets on them to ensure less chance of rips when the drawstrings are used."
• "Old school men's drawstring shorts like we used to wear decades ago. Still look and work like you expect. Well priced and well made."
• "These shorts are true to size, wear like iron, and don't fade."
• "They definitely seem well-made and would last a long time from their thick material and sturdy construction."
• "They're very well made and still look like new."
• "These shorts are of lightweight but strong cotton material, which will soften with washings."

Cons:

• "It was a total waste of money."
• "I ordered a black and gray pair of these. They both fell apart in the same place, ripping on the seams near the pockets."
• "After washing and wearing, all of them have fallen apart with the crotch ripping or the seams fraying or coming undone."
• "However, he wore them about three times before they came apart at the seams."
• "Fabric tour easily apart on taking it out of the packaging and looking at it fingers went through the fabric like paper."
• "The cheap materials they're made of ripped putting them on in my third month of ownership under light use."
• "After less than 2 months the sides of both pairs we have are completely ripped open."

Style and Design

Pros:

• "Best Fat Boy Shorts Ever. Stylish, Comfortable, doesn't squeeze the crotch."
• "They look stylish and fit well."
• "These look fantastic on my husband. He lives in them during the summer."
• "Still, on the right younger guy, they'd look very stylish."
• "These shorts offer exceptional comfort without compromising on style."
• "These shorts are very trendy for an elderly person, fit well and the selections of colors is awesome."
• "These shorts are a great fun pattern and look great when wearing... These did fade a little after washing."

Cons:

• "These shorts are made of a course material. If you like the soft feel then buy something else."
• "These make a fine 'standing and looking yonder' short, but after that, it's a hard no for me."
• "The material is lightweight and breathable, ideal for staying cool during warmer weather or casual outings."
• "Look I have big thighs and above average package, but these look obscene when I wear them."
• "Because of no fly and the drawstring they look more like a swim suit."
• "They have an elastic waistband, though, which reminds me of shorts my grandfather used to wear."
• "Are you kidding me? Are these supposed to be swim trunks? I have to pull these down every time I have to go to the bathroom? No thank you."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "Easily the best 'bang for your buck' product."
• "These shorts were worth it when they were $12. Now they're $23+ bc it's 2024 so of course they are."
• "For anyone looking for versatile, comfortable shorts that can keep up with an active lifestyle and varying waistlines, I highly recommend these (especially considering the price when they are on sale)."
• "They’re just comfortable, practical, wash well & are extremely reasonably priced!"
• "Great shorts for when you don't need, or care to use, a belt. Soft fabric, good fit, comfortable. And the price is right."
• "For the price, these are outstanding!!!! To heck with it, they would be outstanding at twice the price as far as I am concerned."
• "Great value for money as I got them while on sale for under $10 each."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately this seems to be the case where price is deceiving as you will end up spending more replacing these than buying quality ones to start!!!"
• "The price of these shorts has increased at least 50% in the past few weeks. Really????? I don't think the value is there anymore and will do some comparative shopping before purchasing this online."
• "A distinct reduction in value in 2022 while charging a higher price than my last 2 orders."
• "Ordered these on May 1st and got them 2 days later... But, the price has zoomed through the roof."
• "The price was too good to be true; they must have been cheaply made."
• "I can't work out in them, so the Prime Day deal did not turn out to be a bargain."
• "Amazon charged us AFTER returning the item!!! Since there is NO WAY TO SPEAK TO A HUMAN we're stuck paying for an item that was so horrible and sized SO incorrectly we almost didn't order a better replacement!"