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Men's shorts – which pants for which occasion?

Shorts are ideal for men in summer and for many leisure activities. A casual fashion style has long been popular, making shorts, capri pants, and Bermuda shorts socially acceptable. This is especially true when temperatures rise in our latitudes. Below, we present the different styles and cuts.

Shorts

The term "shorts" is rather general. It emerged in the 1960s and referred to very short pants for men, women, and children. Shorts for men have become established and are now available in many different styles on the market. Today, there are shorts for men that usually reach to the knee and are the perfect pants for hot temperatures. Whether for a trip to the beach, hiking, shopping, or going out to eat. The name "shorts" comes from English, where this casual fashion style was invented.

Bermuda shorts

As the name suggests, this style of pants originates from the tropical Bermuda Islands. According to legend, an envoy of the British Crown became so sweaty that he quickly cut off his legwear, as it was called at the time. This is how the term Bermuda pants or Bermuda shorts was born. This is said to have been in the 17th century. Later, the khaki-colored, knee-length pants worn by British soldiers were called Bermuda shorts. The difference between Bermuda shorts and shorts is that shorts only reach above the knee and are often even shorter. Bermuda shorts, on the other hand, reach down to the knees and usually cover them as well.

Capri pants

Capri pants for men did not originate on the Italian island of Capri, but were designed by Munich-based designer Sonja de Lennart in Germany between 1945 and 1948. Capri pants were tight-fitting pants with a side slit at the bottom that reached to the calf. They were particularly popular in the 1950s. Today, however, capri pants for men are cut wider to meet the need for greater comfort and functionality.

Which material should you choose?

Shorts made of pure cotton are particularly breathable in summer, but less comfortable than men's shorts with an admixture of elastic fibers. Freedom of movement and elasticity are particularly important when doing sports, trekking, or climbing. Casual cuts combined with synthetic fibers that are soft and light, as well as UV protection, are the ideal shorts for men. For mountain sports, cycling, and climbing, close-fitting pants with a high elastane content are recommended.

We offer a wide range of men's shorts in all styles, whether for a summer visit to a restaurant or a long trekking tour. In fashionable cuts, colors, and comfortable features.