Ratings & Reviews
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 524 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 411 Total 4 star reviews: 66 Total 3 star reviews: 25 Total 2 star reviews: 8 Total 1 star reviews: 14
91%would recommend these products
FitRated 0.3 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
Reviews Summary
Customers say these shorts are soft, comfortable, and come in appealing colors. The lightweight corduroy fabric feels great and washes well without needing ironing. Many appreciate the relaxed fit, mid-rise, and available lengths, particularly the 6" option. Common feedback addresses sizing inconsistencies—some note these run large and recommend sizing down, while others find them true to size. A few mention the waist can be loose, requiring a belt. Most reviewers are repeat purchasers who own multiple pairs in different colors.
524 reviews
  • JT
    Joanna T.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Oahu 6" Short: Watermelon
    I recommend this product
    Usual Size Worn 4
    Height 5'3 - 5'5
    Body Type Athletic
    Size Purchased 2
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 minutes ago
    Comfortable and easy

    Love me new shorts. They are soft and comfortable with just the right amount of stretch. Color is bright and fun. Love them. They run slightly on the bigger side so I had to size down.

    FitRated 1.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
  • JB
    Jeaneen B.
    Reviewing
    Oahu 6" Short: Quarry
    Usual Size Worn 14
    Height 5'9 - 5'11
    Body Type Average
    Size Purchased 14
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Much thinner fabric

    I bought 3 pairs back in May during a sale: quarry, rum, and olive. I live in the Oahu 6" shorts and have for several years now. These new shorts are made of a much thinner cord fabric. And they all fit diffrently. The quarry pair is much tighter than the other two colors. I kept them because they were on sale. But it is disappointing to see prices increase and quality decrease. I will go back to finding gently used pairs on Poshmark.

    FitRated -1.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
  • JL
    Jillian L.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Oahu 6" Short: Rum
    I recommend this product
    Usual Size Worn 2
    Height 5'6 - 5'8
    Body Type Athletic
    Size Purchased 2
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Great shorts

    I'm loving these shorts in the 6" length. In the past I bought the 4" ver, but the extra 2" is perfect. The fabric is also great: soft, comfortable, and a thin corduroy, so it doesn't feel heavy or hot at all.

    I do think the sizing has changed since my last purchase, since my new shorts are not loose but instead true to size. Instead of a boyfriend fit, these feel fitted, but still comfortable. The fabric doesn't stretch out much while wearing, as my older pair always does, so that's a bonus.

    Overall I would buy these again and I wish more colors were available, especially more shades of blue.

    FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
  • MK
    Marian K.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Oahu 6" Short: Royal Blue
    I recommend this product
    Usual Size Worn 4
    Height 5'3 - 5'5
    Body Type Average
    Size Purchased 4
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    So comfy and not too short!

    I loooove this. The waist is low-ish, but not enough to show my muffin top.

    The length is mid thigh (I am only 5' 4"). Extremely comfy and cool!

    I would buy one more pair...

    FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
  • KW
    Karen W.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Oahu 6" Short: Yellow - FINAL SALE
    I recommend this product
    Usual Size Worn 4
    Height 5'3 - 5'5
    Body Type Athletic
    Size Purchased 4
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Sunshine Yellow

    These are my favorite all time shorts! Living in the Northeast makes for a short summer season- wish I could wear them all year!

    FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
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