Columbia Men's Backcast Iii Water Short

Yes. These are the shorts you've been looking for. That is, if you've been looking for comfortable, hardy, functional, long lasting, easy-to-clean, and classic looking shorts. I can't imagine not owning a pair (or 4 pairs for that matter) of these because they are so useful. They look like a classic pair of khaki shorts (or whatever color you want) but you can do anything in them because they're not going to rip, tear, stain, or become soaked in sweat. In one day, you can go to class, jump in a lake, do yard work, and then go out to eat, ALL IN THE SAME SHORTS. They dry in 5 minutes. Mud, grass stains, wine, blood, toothpaste, etc. All of these wash out and off with the short scrub of a wet towel. I wear these shorts for days before washing them. They stay clean and dry. On top of all of that, they look awesome, come in a variety of colors, and they are in style. They are the most versatile shorts on the market.Fit:I am 6’2” 170 lbs with a 32 waist. I can wear a medium 6” inseam comfortably, but they they can be a little short for my long legs at times. The medium 8” is a little baggy around my thighs though. I have found that the small 8” inseam is the best fit. They’re long enough but not too long (abt 1.5-2” above the knee), and they fit nicely around my waist and thighs. Note: I cut the net out. They’re more comfy that way.

I was torn between splurging the extra 30+ (!) dollars to upgrade to patagonia baggies, but decided against it and am completely satisfied nontheless. It took a few tries to get the right size, though: I'm 6'2, 205lbs and usually buy a 32 waist but with athletic shorts and the like the often have to size up. I strongly advise against sizing up, the mediums fit perfectly on me and the 6'' inseam is a nice length to get those cooling breezes wafting up into the nether regions.Though they are marketed as "water shorts" which I take to mean a fancy word for "swin suit" I just wear them as normal shorts. I cut out the inner lining and wear them with boxers on hot days, they don't get sweaty or worn out like cotton shorts do and are nice and lightweight without feeling too flimsy. My only complaint is that the pockets are a bit too big in that if I put something too heavy (i.e. phone or keys + headphones case) they get mighty close to peeking out underneath the bottom of the shorts and really have no business being that large to begin with. Zipper pocket on the back means I can keep my wallet back there and have it feel secure, too which is a ncie plus.Do note that these shorts are a little on the baggy side, which actually I prefer because I have quads on the larger side from squats and these allow for plenty of movement. I recently decided to buy a few more pairs based on how much I liked my first and these are almost certainly going to be my go-to summer legwear for quite a while.

These shorts are amazing, they dry quickly so are great for hiking or swimming. Very open and baggy so even if you are super muscled or packing a little extra insulation you will be free to move as long as you get the right waist size. There is an elasic waist retention part as well as drawstring and belt loops. I cut out the mesh liner and wear boxers or quick dry underwear. Very sturdy material with ample pockets. When swimming the pockets don't catch much water like some other shorts might.

These are high quality swimming/exercise shorts. The only problem is that they are huge. If you regularly buy large size shorts, then order the medium. If your normal size is medium, go for the small one. If you are used to wearing size small, then you may wish to look at a different brand, as Columbia's small is going to be too large for you, and they don't have an extra-small size (or anything for a thin/petite person in general).

These are great swim trunks and also great to wear as shorts. They are super lightweight and comfortable. They dry incredibly fast and my husband loves to wear them during the summertime since they breathe very well and aren't heavy. He also loves to take it traveling on vacation because it packs light and he can wash it in the hotel and it will dry super quick without looking wrinkly. He also loves wearing these camping for the same reasons. It gives good movement and the elastic waistband is very comfortable. The shorts fit as expected but it's very wide and baggy so it looks big, if that makes sense.

I wish there was a left hip pocket! That would make these shorts perfect ! Yes you can see that I have way too many pairs!

I love these pants. Borrowed a pair from a buddy of mine which had the lining cut out. I worked at a summer camp in southern Missouri for 3 months and these pants fit the bill for literally every activity I had. I worked on the high ropes course (no shade), life guarded at the pool (no shade/potential for getting wet), set up rec activities (durable and fit held up), and led general camp activities. The sweat level was real and so were these shorts. They were incredibly well ventilated. Lining provided, some days I would for-go the underwear and I managed to get by without any chaffing. If you work at a summer camp, I would HIGHLY recommend you get these shorts. The versatility gets a 10/10.

My son loves these shorts! I bought the 6" and the 8" for him to try, and the 8" were definitely the winners. He is 5'9" and very thin (28" waist). We ordered size small and they work great - especially with the drawstring. We now have them in 4 different colors. A little pricey, but he will wear them out over the summer, so it's worth it!

It fits perfectly, the length is just right, the pockets are deep, the overall look is excellent, the belt loops are a useful addition, and the elasticized waist is seamless and well made. You can wear these as shorts on weekdays and weekends, city or beach, and make a great summer addition worth every penny. I would have preferred nylon instead of polyester because it is easier to clean and does not easily wrinkle. A 4.5 out of 5.

Excelente pantalón, que se pude utilizar de bañador perfectamente y de secado bastante rápido, en cuanto al tallaje hay que tener en cuenta que este pantalón talla muy grande, yo utilizo normalmente una talla L, y en este modelo con una talla S, me queda perfectamente.

tengo 3 años con estos shorts, tengo como 30. no ha pasado el tiempo en ellos, son mis uniformes. los uso todos los dias para dormir, entrenar, salir, navegar, trabajar, jugar. 10 estrellas.

Bañador que se ve de calidad.He comprado a ciegas con la talla , decir que he comprado XL midiendo 1,90 y peso 95 kilos me están algo holgados no los cambio porque a lo mejor la L me está demasiado ajustado.

Tengo unas cuantas prendas Columbia por lo que sé perfectamente la talla que debo encargar. Pues bien esta talla coincide con la mía sólo en la etiqueta. Creo que a un hipopótamo le quedaría ligeramente holgado.