Ready to change your mind about short shorts?

Yes, these Wild Velvet Shorts from Amundsen are on the short side. And yes, we all have memories of our dads on holiday in the 80s and 90s, embarrassing us so acutely with their skimpy shorts that we spent the next decade in below-the-knee cargo shorts. Thing is, though, it’s time to revisit your prejudices, because Amundsen shorts look absolutely fantastic. At 6 inches, these ones are a similar length to their popular Field Shorts, but in a more relaxed drawstring-waist style for travel and everyday use. Also, they’re not actually velvet (remarkable as that would be), but rather a super-soft four-way-stretch corduroy that’s been enzyme-washed for a lovely beach-bum fade. Speaking of bums, they’ve also double-layered the fabric in high-wear areas, so you can use them for boating without worrying about mooning everyone if you catch your shorts on a cleat.