Looking for high quality shorts (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by brrt@sh.itjust.works to c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk

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Are there any well regarded brands in the EU that sell high quality short?

Love my Dickies shorts because I’ve found them to be well made and long lasting but am considering options if I can find equivalent products.

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[-] Lanske@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

If you like outdoor clothing i can recommend Fjallraven, however i am not sure what sort of shorts you are looking for

[-] GissaMittJobb@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 weeks ago

Fwiw, I believe they manufacture their stuff in China these days.

[-] Lanske@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

I believe you are right, however they are comitted to being sustainable.

https://sustainablereview.com/brand-ratings/fjallraven/

[-] malwieder@feddit.org 1 points 4 weeks ago

Any experience on long-term durability? I've read quite a few negative comments online about their durability.

[-] GissaMittJobb@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 weeks ago

I've had my Fjällräven backpack for 8 years with more or less daily use for a large part of that lifespan. It could do with some minor repair, but it's largely still going strong without any maintenance

[-] malwieder@feddit.org 1 points 4 weeks ago

Thanks for your input. I'm probably just gonna give it a try, digging a bit deeper I found a couple reviews saying durability is pretty bad and others saying it's pretty great.

[-] Lanske@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I have been using my fjallraven gear (pants, shorts, fleeces) for many years and they absolutely keep well. Use them hard on holidays in the scottish highlands and normallly during the year. If that makes sense

[-] GameEngineer@infosec.pub 2 points 3 weeks ago

I have a pair of their normal length pants and they are probably on their 7th year. No repairs needed yet, even with around 3 wears a week. These are heavier duty than some of their other models. I had a pair of lighter summer pants that only lasted a few years before the zipper became a problem.

[-] Jobe@feddit.org 4 points 4 weeks ago

Engelbert Strauss has great pants, they are specialised for work clothes but they have a lot of options.

[-] late_night@sopuli.xyz 3 points 4 weeks ago

Also Varusteleka has some nice shorts. Pockets in the right places, comfy.

[-] EntropyPure@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

Love the Shorts and pants by Reell

I‘m a cargo pants and shorts guy and can attest them a lifetime of many years. Wearing mine for at least five years now.

[-] Junkers_Klunker@feddit.dk 3 points 4 weeks ago

You’d probably have to look at workwear to find something comparable to dickies, as dickies used to be workwear. But I feel you, I love my dickies shorts too and hope they last forever as I’m not going to buy new ones.

[-] GameEngineer@infosec.pub 2 points 3 weeks ago

I have been quite happy with the majority of Asket's clothes. I originally found them when looking for more environmentally friendly options.

[-] Greddan@feddit.org 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Hansen Garments are a bit upscale but their stuff is insanely well made and good looking. Each one I own feel like they will last me a lifetime.

[-] phonics@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

The athletic/weightlifting style shorts from decathlon are peak. Lightweight and stretchy where you need it.

I've had dickies but after decathlon I can't go back. Sure maybe they won't last 15 years but 3 seems reasonable for a nearly every day wear for me. And they're still going.

[-] Goldholz 1 points 3 weeks ago

Tom Tailor! Might not be the cheapest but daaamn they are comfortable and durable!

[-] BastingChemina@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

I bought linen shorts recently from la Gentle Factory

They are all made in France, even the fabric is made in France in most cases.

[-] eldain@feddit.nl 1 points 3 weeks ago

Looks good, but do they ship to eu? Looks very french only :(

[-] florge@feddit.uk 1 points 3 days ago

From their FAQs: The delivery area is limited to Belgium and mainland France, including Corsica.

[-] tankplanker@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

You didn't say cheap just high quality, so merz b schwanen and sunspel are both made in Europe and both very high quality.

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