Men's Hiking Shorts

For hiking in comfort through the summer months, our men's walking shorts and bermuda shorts combine freedom of movement, lightweight feel and technical fabric. Handy pockets and breathable material: here's how to choose the right outdoor shorts for warm-weather days out.

Shorts, your ally for hot days

When the heat rises, hiking shorts and walking bermudas keep your legs cool while preserving full freedom of movement. This technical outdoor garment is built around lightness, a breathable fabric that wicks away sweat, and often a water-repellent treatment. It's the ideal kit for summer outings, trail running and walking in high heat, when pants would simply be too warm.

A lightweight, breathable, fast-drying fabric

The fabric makes all the difference: light, breathable and stretchy enough to move with your stride, and tough enough to resist the wear and tear of the trail. A fast-drying fabric stays comfortable even after a shower or a river crossing. An elasticated or adjustable waistband and a well-thought-out cut keep everything in place without pinching, for long walks without any bother.

Zipped pockets and length to suit your use

Pockets, sometimes zipped, keep your map, phone and snacks secure. The length (short shorts for trail running, longer bermudas for hiking) is chosen based on how you'll use them and how much protection you want from the sun and scrub. For in-between seasons, straight-leg or convertible pants take over; compare them with the rest of the outdoor gear in our catalog.

What's it for?

Ideal for summer, trail running and hot weather, men's hiking shorts round out any walker's outdoor wardrobe. Pair them with a technical t-shirt and a good pair of boots for complete, comfortable summer kit. Offering freedom and coolness in warm weather, they're there for every outdoor effort: from summer treks to sporty outings, a well-designed pair of shorts disappears on you, mile after mile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shorts or trousers for hiking?

Shorts keep you cool in summer and let you move freely; trousers protect you from the sun, chafing and cold. Convertible styles with zip-off legs give you the best of both, whatever the day's temperature.

What fabric should you look for in a pair of hiking shorts?

A lightweight, breathable, stretchy, fast-drying technical fabric, often water-repellent too. It wicks away sweat and stays comfortable even when wet, unlike cotton. Resistance to abrasion is a real bonus out on the trails.

What length of shorts should you choose?

A short-length pair of shorts gives you freedom of movement and keeps you cool, ideal for trail running; longer bermuda-style shorts offer more cover against the sun and scrub. Choose according to how you'll use them and the level of protection you need.

Does the hiking shorts offer sun protection?

It covers less than trousers: remember to protect any exposed skin on your legs (sun cream) on particularly sunny outings. A longer pair of shorts offers a happy medium between protection and breathability.

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