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emailed patagonia the other day to see if they had old style 4-5" inseam tan shorts w/elastic inserted belt ca 2005 .
no luck.
anybody know where i can get a pair of this style shorts to keep them off my knees.
Toolshed
08-27-2010, 16:44
I prefer the short 4"-6" inseam shorts as well - Everyone has these crazy board shorts. I have given up searching and rely on my circa 1995 TNF nylon shorts as well as standard nylon running shorts.
Columbia Backcast shorts are 6". I cut the swim suit liner out. I also wear Under Armor underneath. The Backcast have two front pockets, a rear zippered pocket, a tool pocket on the right, belt loops, elastic waistband with draw string. I like them, they work for me.
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Rain Man
08-27-2010, 18:40
I just hemmed up 3 pairs of my shorts, due that to exact problem. "Shorts" should NOT reach the knees. That's just not "short." Call 'em "Longs" if they are gonna be long, I say.
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Rain:sunMan
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Tenderheart
08-28-2010, 11:38
I just hemmed up 3 pairs of my shorts, due that to exact problem. "Shorts" should NOT reach the knees. That's just not "short." Call 'em "Longs" if they are gonna be long, I say.
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Rain:sunMan
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I couldn't agree more!!! What is it with the shorts being so long? I am also a runner and have trouble finding shorts, that aren't around my ankles, to run in. We always ran in 2" inseam shorts and hiked in 4-5" inseam shorts. If you stood on the starting line of the Boston Marathon with the elites, they would be wearing 2" shorts. Where do they find them? It ain't Roadrunner Sports, or Footlocker, or Dick's Sporting Goods, or anywhere else that I can find. Thanks!! I just needed to vent.
litefoot 2000
Man, have I got a website for you: www.raceready.com (http://www.raceready.com)
Here's a link to the 4" inseam shorts: http://www.raceready.com/men/2501ld.html They also have 3" and 1" inseams as well.
Shorts, short shorts, and short, short short shorts.
Great product, great company.
I normally don't wear shorts this short unless I'm running longer than half marathon distance.
Tenderheart
08-28-2010, 12:02
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Man, have I got a website for you: www.raceready.com (http://www.raceready.com)
Here's a link to the 4" inseam shorts: http://www.raceready.com/men/2501ld.html They also have 3" and 1" inseams as well.
Shorts, short shorts, and short, short short shorts.
Great product, great company.
I normally don't wear shorts this short unless I'm running longer than half marathon distance.
Thanks for the info. I just ordered their catalogue.
I can vouch for the quality of their shorts - I've got a few pair that are 2+ years old and still going strong. Actually, the first pair I bought to run the Myrtle Beach marathon in 2005 are still in great shape.
firemountain
08-28-2010, 13:21
Another option is the Golite Mesa trail shorts with a 5" inseam. Size medium weighs 118g.
probably too late now, but ya can't beat the nylon kmart swimsuits. cut the net out or leave in for hot weather, all colors and about $4 on sale a couple of months ago. right length and keep you thighs from rubbing together.
juma
Fashion hiking shorts http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Scary/freak-in-tight-jeans-shorts.jpg :rolleyes: (http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Scary/freak-in-tight-jeans-shorts.jpg:rolleyes:)
Hikes in Rain
08-28-2010, 15:00
*sigh* I just had to click on it. Now that image is permanently burned into my mental rolodex.
Tipi Walter
08-28-2010, 15:10
It's always hard to find decent lightweight backpacking shorts, and I checked out the Raceready shorts but let's face it, the tiny side pocket would not work when wearing a hipbelt and they don't have any front mesh pockets. The back "running" mesh pockets are unusable for backpacking. I'm still looking.
I did find two pair of "swimtrunks" as Walmart for $5 each(like the Kmart things)and these may become my current backpacking shorts. I'll go and check out the GoLite things. My worn out in-use shorts are a nice pair of Patagonia drawstring, now discontinued, of course.
probably too late now, but ya can't beat the nylon kmart swimsuits. cut the net out or leave in for hot weather, all colors and about $4 on sale a couple of months ago. right length and keep you thighs from rubbing together.
juma
That's generally what I hike in if I'm planning on shorts only.
There might be some nylon shorts at Salvation Army, too. I doubt you'll find swimwear because of the sewn-in liner, but I haven't shopped there for that particular item. I got a nice pair of New Balance 991 running shoes for $11.00 recently, though!
Wise Old Owl
08-28-2010, 22:35
Many Men's Warehouse's will modify almost any clothing if you cannot hem.
BobTheBuilder
08-28-2010, 23:35
There is a guy who walks in my neighborhood that I see when I am walking the dog that must have 1/2" inseam. Even my dog is uncomfortable with this.
bigcranky
08-29-2010, 07:51
You can get exactly the shorts you need right here (http://tinyurl.com/23hs63r).
pistol p
08-30-2010, 19:55
There is a guy who walks in my neighborhood that I see when I am walking the dog that must have 1/2" inseam. Even my dog is uncomfortable with this.
My brain is saying, this :eek:. But, my body is doing, this :clap
That is a great visual. And by great, I mean, too funny.
Thanks, that made me laugh.
thanks to everybody for the input on this issue(even the warped replies)
looked at the posts and still cannot find the item in polyester like payagonia used as nylon sticks too much
also looking for real )not mesh sewn in pockets-2 front, 1 back
keep posting and i'll send this to patagonia rep to try to get them motivated
wholly shorts batman!!
Gray Blazer
08-31-2010, 07:34
I think Larry Bird has a few extra pair of short shorts.
My worn out in-use shorts are a nice pair of Patagonia drawstring, now discontinued, of course.
Those are hard to wear out. Once you finally do, the new pair feels like plywood.
How come you didn't stash some? One of the sad facts- find anything you like and they change it.
Course, those EGADS! shorts might be more your style.:)