Vuori  Optimist Shorts - Men's

These are the most versatile shorts that have just enout stretch to stay comfortable in any situation including after eating a huge meal ! The corduroy fabric is extremely soft and forgiving! Order a size … or even two sizes larger for a more relaxed look and feel!

I'm around 5'9" ~185lbs, semi muscular but not that big. Normally in things like this I can wear medium fine. I followed the other reviewer's advice and bought LARGE instead of medium...... The shorts still pull up very tightly. The first time I wore them, I thought they weren't going to fit. They seemed fine once on, but I don't need to tie them at all (unless I have stuff in my pockets). Otherwise they are comfy and I don't feel weird going out in them. I like them a lot and would get another pair... maybe in XL, though. They feel like they will be a bit warm during summer, I'm hoping not.

The fit on these is like compression shorts that are a size too big. In my normal Vuori sizing, they aren’t uncomfortable, but they are also VERY form fitting. Maybe they work for those with skinny waist and seat, but for me it’s like wearing a pair of tights. These are definitely getting returned. Too bad too, cuz the material feels great!

My two cents on sizing - I’m 5’9” and 185# with typical waist 32-33”. I’ve tried on Mediums and Larges in a variety of colors. I initially bought walnut in Large, but after wearing them a short time, they grew enough to feel slightly sloppy. I exchanged the large for medium, and they fit perfectly. I also bought a medium charcoal pair, they are ever so slightly more snug than the walnut, but again, they grow slightly after putting them on. Don’t be fooled by how tight they seem when pulling them over your behind, they’re comfortable once on the waist. However, I have an average backside - if I had more cake, I’d need to go up a size. Very happy with the fit and look. Hopefully they’ll make a version of this fit, with a zipper and button front.

I’m normally a size S / 30” waist. I tried on both and ended up getting the size M. (True for other Vuori bottoms I’ve tried too.) The tie-waist makes them extra comfy, yet they still look like real shorts. The “Mallorca” color is a nice light grey with blue undertones. Looks great with black, white, and many other colors. If you buy the right size, they’re very nice shorts.

I am 5’9, 155 31 in waist (think Toby McGuire build) and a small is too small for me. I normally wear a small in everything. They are very tight in the front and groin and just fit really weird. I like a tailored look but these feel like they were designed on generic mannequin or something. Maybe try a size up.

Sizing. I have left other brands because of inconsistent sizing. XL has been the size for me in Vuori. I went by their suggestions once and got XXL in a Kore with liner. They will not stay up with anything in the pocket. Love the corduroy but the CL is too tight. Yes I tried them on. Took home and washed.

This product fell apart despite washing on gentle and air drying in just over a year. The quality is a joke considering how expensive these were.

The info in rei’s sizing table for this brand is wildly misleading, you need to try on before you buy, don’t order online