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gmh1013 · 1 May 2012, 05:24 AM

I dont want to wear Magnum PI style shorts but I HATE all this short pant that drops below the knees....I feel like why bother, might as well wear long ones.
Its getting hard to find short that come to just about the knee anything else bothers me. Of couse Im an old baby boomer and the ones going down mid calf look horrible to me....Just ordered some from the Gap online last week and have to take them back....well the wife will take them back for me.

Grumpy Badger · 1 May 2012, 05:31 AM

Try these. I'd recommend the "trailhead".

http://www.orvis.com/store/search_re...keyword=Shorts

Oh, if it makes you feel better, I'm 33 and totally agree with your taste!

daveathall · 1 May 2012, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I dont want to wear Magnum PI style shorts but I HATE all this short pant that drops below the knees....I feel like why bother, might as well wear long ones.
Its getting hard to find short that come to just about the knee anything else bothers me. Of couse Im an old baby boomer and the ones going down mid calf look horrible to me....Just ordered some from the Gap online last week and have to take them back....well the wife will take them back for me.

This post could have been written by me. Word for word.

azguy · 1 May 2012, 06:03 AM

we are getting old guys, I agree word for word

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swatty · 1 May 2012, 06:26 AM

Try looking in a golf shop for nice shorts. Most courses don't allow shorts that go below the knees

Dr. Robert · 1 May 2012, 07:45 AM

Polo makes a basic khaki/chino short, 9-91/2" inseam.....a good length, not too long, not too short.....also "Bill's Khakis" & J. Crew.

Rags · 1 May 2012, 07:50 AM

I'm 5' 5" all my pants are short...

Adam. · 1 May 2012, 07:59 AM

Ralph Lauren

BarkMaster · 1 May 2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam.

Ralph Lauren

6" & 9" inseam works for me.

I also miss my OP cord-shorts.

dddrees · 1 May 2012, 08:25 AM

Tommy Bahama has plenty of options as well.

Rolexpilot · 1 May 2012, 08:27 AM

Costco

East Bay Rider · 1 May 2012, 09:29 AM

Basic cargo shorts. Not sure if that makes them too long or not but since I'm on the heavier side they're the ones I prefer.

Lisa · 1 May 2012, 11:04 AM

LL Bean has some:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/908?nav=ln-26

gmh1013 · 1 May 2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

LL Bean has some:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/908?nav=ln-26

Looks like maybe some shorter shorts are coming back in style! I hope!
Im going to order 2 from LL Bean,Polo, Some from Lands End and Tommy Bahama
hope they are better than Gap shorts!

DCgator · 1 May 2012, 12:11 PM

Take a look at REI and Eddie Bauer as well.

dba · 1 May 2012, 12:53 PM

I like these http://www.wrangler.com/store/WRG_WE...yle/60hmk.html

You can also find them at Target or even Wal-Mart has some.

gmh1013 · 1 May 2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

we are getting old guys, I agree word for word

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77T · 1 May 2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I dont want to show up looking like this...

No...this...

77T · 1 May 2012, 01:18 PM

OK seriously now...Lands End has some good cargo shorts.

http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-stai...s&origin=index

And REI carries some great hikers by Columbia, too

77T · 1 May 2012, 01:18 PM

OK seriously now...Lands End has some good cargo shorts.

http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-stai...s&origin=index

TSW · 1 May 2012, 03:46 PM

The few times i actually wear shorts, I'm wearing classic short ones just like the first pic with Magnum.

Demosthene · 1 May 2012, 04:28 PM

No one looks good in shorts.
Saying that, sometimes there a necessity.

MonBK · 1 May 2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demosthene

No one looks good in shorts.
Saying that, sometimes there a necessity.

Not true, I do.

gwalker · 1 May 2012, 04:42 PM

Tommy Bahamas and Brooks Brothers. For fishing and boating my Columbia PFG shorts and my AFTCO shorts with built in D rings to clip in a fighting harness work awesome. I wear them casually on the weekend too. Come a few inches above my knees. Perfect.

bayerische · 1 May 2012, 05:20 PM

Same problem.

"Shorts" in the proper term is hard to find these days.

Lacoste usually has the proper ones.

gmh1013 · 1 May 2012, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demosthene

No one looks good in shorts.
Saying that, sometimes there a necessity.

I take it you have never been in Arizona in the summer on a nice dry 117 degree day or get into a 145 degree car parked in the sun....the hottest being 121 in Phoenix and 126 in Laughlin NV
Or worse 106 degress in Houston TX and 50+ percent humidity
I wear shorts year round unless somebody died.
Its a necessity...ask anybody from Phoenix

bayerische · 1 May 2012, 05:23 PM

I think this is the model I usually buy: (Lacoste)

Demosthene · 1 May 2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I take it you have never been in Arizona in the summer on a nice dry 117 degree day or get into a 145 degree car parked in the sun....the hottest being 121 in Phoenix and 126 in Laughlin NV
Or worse 106 degress in Houston TX and 50+ percent humidity
I wear shorts year round unless somebody died.
Its a necessity...ask anybody from Phoenix

I live in West Australia, trust me I've experienced heat.

I'm not discouraging there use by any means, just saying that there often unavoidably unflattering.

Gaijin · 1 May 2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I dont want to wear Magnum PI style shorts but I HATE all this short pant that drops below the knees....I feel like why bother, might as well wear long ones.
Its getting hard to find short that come to just about the knee anything else bothers me. Of couse Im an old baby boomer and the ones going down mid calf look horrible to me....Just ordered some from the Gap online last week and have to take them back....well the wife will take them back for me.

Did someone say Magnum P.I.?

That is me. The young blonde cop in the background holding papers and walking back and forth. I seize any chance to throw those pics on to here.

bewithabob · 1 May 2012, 11:02 PM

This forum continues to amaze me.

I can't believe sometimes how much the members here are thinking about the same things in the same way that I am.

I was just out yesterday looking for new shorts…to replace a pair of Ralph Lauren cargo shorts (A1) that go just to the knee and finally have gone over the hill. I don't want to go too long, but I love the roomy feel and the pockets are so large, I can carry just about anything Sharon asks, so she can leave her purse behind when we go for walks. I was reluctant to buy another pair that is too long…but I have to confess, these are so breezy and comfortable, and the nice thing about the length is that I don't have to worry about my ugly white pegs getting a sunburn. I hunted but didn't buy anything yesterday…still looking….and will absolutely shop the suggestions mentioned here...

1 May 2012, 05:24 AM	#1
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Short Pants I dont want to wear Magnum PI style shorts but I HATE all this short pant that drops below the knees....I feel like why bother, might as well wear long ones. Its getting hard to find short that come to just about the knee anything else bothers me. Of couse Im an old baby boomer and the ones going down mid calf look horrible to me....Just ordered some from the Gap online last week and have to take them back....well the wife will take them back for me.

1 May 2012, 05:31 AM	#2
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Try these. I'd recommend the "trailhead". http://www.orvis.com/store/search_re...keyword=Shorts Oh, if it makes you feel better, I'm 33 and totally agree with your taste! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

1 May 2012, 07:45 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,313	Polo makes a basic khaki/chino short, 9-91/2" inseam.....a good length, not too long, not too short.....also "Bill's Khakis" & J. Crew. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I'm 5' 5" all my pants are short... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Tommy Bahama has plenty of options as well. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	we are getting old guys, I agree word for word magnum.jpg

1 May 2012, 06:26 AM	#5
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Try looking in a golf shop for nice shorts. Most courses don't allow shorts that go below the knees

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1 May 2012, 09:29 AM	#12
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	Basic cargo shorts. Not sure if that makes them too long or not but since I'm on the heavier side they're the ones I prefer. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

1 May 2012, 11:04 AM	#13
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	LL Bean has some: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/908?nav=ln-26

1 May 2012, 12:11 PM	#15
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Take a look at REI and Eddie Bauer as well.

1 May 2012, 12:53 PM	#16
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	I like these http://www.wrangler.com/store/WRG_WE...yle/60hmk.html You can also find them at Target or even Wal-Mart has some.

1 May 2012, 01:18 PM	#19
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	OK seriously now...Lands End has some good cargo shorts. http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-stai...s&origin=index And REI carries some great hikers by Columbia, too __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is? Last edited by 77T; 1 May 2012 at 01:23 PM.. Reason: add REI info

1 May 2012, 03:46 PM	#21
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	The few times i actually wear shorts, I'm wearing classic short ones just like the first pic with Magnum. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 May 2012, 04:28 PM	#22
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	No one looks good in shorts. Saying that, sometimes there a necessity.

1 May 2012, 04:42 PM	#24
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Tommy Bahamas and Brooks Brothers. For fishing and boating my Columbia PFG shorts and my AFTCO shorts with built in D rings to clip in a fighting harness work awesome. I wear them casually on the weekend too. Come a few inches above my knees. Perfect.

1 May 2012, 05:20 PM	#25
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Same problem. "Shorts" in the proper term is hard to find these days. Lacoste usually has the proper ones. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

1 May 2012, 05:23 PM	#27
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I think this is the model I usually buy: (Lacoste) __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

1 May 2012, 11:02 PM	#30
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	This forum continues to amaze me. I can't believe sometimes how much the members here are thinking about the same things in the same way that I am. I was just out yesterday looking for new shorts…to replace a pair of Ralph Lauren cargo shorts (A1) that go just to the knee and finally have gone over the hill. I don't want to go too long, but I love the roomy feel and the pockets are so large, I can carry just about anything Sharon asks, so she can leave her purse behind when we go for walks. I was reluctant to buy another pair that is too long…but I have to confess, these are so breezy and comfortable, and the nice thing about the length is that I don't have to worry about my ugly white pegs getting a sunburn. I hunted but didn't buy anything yesterday…still looking….and will absolutely shop the suggestions mentioned here... __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

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