Okay, so I decided to really give these below the knee shorts a proper try. For years, I just stuck to what I knew – either shorts that hit mid-thigh or just regular long pants. Never really saw the point of that in-between length, you know?
Finding a pair was the first step. Went to a couple of stores. Honestly, it felt like finding a needle in a haystack for a bit. Everything was either super short, aiming for that young look, or cargo shorts down to the ankles practically. Finally found a pair that looked simple enough. Just plain cotton, dark color. Didn’t want anything too loud, just wanted to see how they felt to actually wear day-to-day. Bought ’em.
Giving Them a Real Go
Got home, put them on the next day I was just hanging around, doing stuff outside. First feeling? A bit strange. Having that extra fabric around the knee area felt different. Not bad, just… noticeable. Walked around, did some yard work, bent down quite a bit.
Then I wore them out for real. Just running errands, grabbing groceries, the usual stuff. Here’s what I noticed straight away: comfort when sitting. My regular shorts sometimes ride up, you know? These didn’t. Stayed put. Felt less conscious about adjusting myself all the time. Also, bending down to grab something off a low shelf? Way less awkward. Felt more covered up, which surprisingly felt kinda good. Didn’t feel like I was showing off more leg than I wanted to.
They felt pretty decent in terms of temperature too. On a day that was warm but not scorching hot, they were perfect. Legs could breathe, but didn’t feel totally exposed like with shorter shorts. It hit that middle ground I guess I was looking for without realizing it.
So, What’s the Verdict?
After wearing them a few times now, here’s my honest take:
- The good part: Definitely comfortable, especially for moving around, sitting, bending. Good coverage without being full pants. Practical for just everyday knocking about.
- The not-so-good part: Took me a while to find a pair that didn’t look frumpy. They’re maybe not the most stylish thing on the planet depending on who you ask. And yeah, they take a fraction longer to dry after washing compared to tiny shorts.
So, yeah. The below the knee shorts. I tried them out, put them through their paces in my regular life. They’re alright. Actually, more than alright for certain situations. They earned their spot in my wardrobe. Won’t wear them every single day, but for those days I want comfort, coverage, and practicality without going full pants? Yeah, I’ll be reaching for them. Simple as that. Didn’t expect to like ’em as much as I do.
