A ripstop, do-it-all short suitable for the gym, the approach, and warm-weather rest days.
A synthetic ripstop fabric makes these shorts feel light and breathable without compromising durability. An elastic waist with an integrated drawstring belt, plus two hand pockets and a rear snap pocket round out the features on these simple, yet stylish, shorts.
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From clean climbing, to conservation, Black Diamond is committed to protecting the people and places we love.
Tough enough for climbing, built to handle anything. From days on the trail, miles on the road, hours at the office, our lifestyle apparel pays homage to our roots, while bringing style and functionality to our lives beyond the crag.
Overall rating: 4.4615383 / 5 from 13 reviews.
Review topics: ["fit","fabric","feel","pockets","design","shorts"].
"First off, the good- Material, inseam, pockets, and drawstring are all great. Now the bad- The fit. . . I'm 5'7, 145 lbs, and a 29" waist. Ordered a small, and the fit around my hips is extremely tight and uncomfortable, which is exacerbated when anything is put in any of the pockets. Hard goods from BD are excellent, but this was my first experience with any of their soft goods, and I'm disappointed in the overall fit. A medium would likely be better but also be too large for me in the waist. Shame"
"Shorts are comfortable and fit great. They look good to. My only problem with them are the front pockets where large objects like my phone do get uncomfortable at times."
"Super comfortable and easily my go-to shorts now. The material feels great and has awesome stretch for moving around. I find myself wearing them all the time."
"Love these new shorts. Nice fit and like the material."
"These are my new go-to shorts for hiking and climbing. They're comfortable and fit great. I love the pants too!"
"Bought this short (and the same pant) for indoor climbing. I’m 6’3” 220lbs. Fabric feels good, light colour doesn’t show much chalk. They fit well, not tight but no excess material. I think they are a bit short which might be intentional. Waist is a drawstring which is fine but no fly so a bit more effort to visit the potty. Pairs well with Momentum harness."
"Look good and feel good"
"Excellent shorts"
"I love these shorts. They fit great and are super comfortable. I will defiantly be buying some more."
"I’d rate the Black Diamond shorts a solid 5 out of 5. The fit is spot-on—true to size and not too tight or baggy, which I really appreciate. They’re super comfortable, even after wearing them all day, and the lightweight fabric feels great, especially in warmer weather. I love the functional design—and that they are durable enough to handle anything from hiking, climbing, to just running errands. I recently wore them on a trip, and they held up perfectly. Honestly, these shorts are just an all-around win for anyone who likes gear that works as hard as they do."
| Size | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 27 - 28.5 in 68.5 - 72.5 cm | 33.5 - 35 in 85 - 89 cm |
| S | 29 - 31 in 73.5 - 79 cm | 35.5 - 37.5 in 90 - 95.5 cm |
| M | 31.5 - 34 in 80 - 86.5 cm | 38 - 40.5 in 96.5 - 103 cm |
| L | 34.5 - 37.5 in 87.5 - 95.5 cm | 41 - 44 in 104 - 112 cm |
| XL | 38 - 42 in 96.5 - 106.5 cm | 44.5 - 48 in 113 - 122 cm |
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
