Mountain Hardwear  Trail Sender Shorts - Men's

[Employee of mountainhardwear] I've been a huge fan of the Trail Sender series for the past few years, and it is a bit disappointing to see MHW move away from what I've considered one of the best shorts out there. Increasing the inseam, using thinner polyester materials, and adjusting pockets to be less seamless have moved an iconic shorts more towards the rest of the lineup. While these shorts fit well and still are attractive, they no longer feel like the fashion-forward, take-anywhere shorts. What I once could take mountain biking, to the beach, to a nice outdoor dinner is no longer. These pants have become a roleplayer when they once were stars.

These have become my go-to shorts since I got a pair late in the winter. They're so light-weight, so breathable and fit well under a harness. Feeling like I need to order about 6 more pair in case they all get bought up!

I bought one size larger than I normally wear, and still I was not even able to get into these shorts. They were skin-tight on my lower legs. I had to return them.

Purchased a size men’s 30 waist and when I pulled them out of the bag they looked like kids shorts! Will be returning!

These are awesome shorts with great material but the size does run small. I’m a 32 waist/large and 32 was way too tight but 34 was perfect.

Then call it by a different name. The 2024 version of the "Trail Sender short" is 180 degrees from the previous offering, which was a well built, excellent fitting pair of shorts that could go a day on the trails to a nice restaurant date night without effort. The 2024 version is...nothing like that. Different cut, different silhouette, different fit = different short.

So light, so cooling, great look. I bought the matching shirt too, No, I don’t wear them together! The waist is not relaxed. I normally wear a 34 waist but wear a 36 waist with Mtn. Hardware pants/shorts.

Great pair of shorts. Great color. Great fit. Great price