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The best men’s shorts for the summer of '24
Get ahead of the heatwaves to come with our edit of the best shorts for a summer style leg-up
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Looking to do a Pedro Pascal and catch a breeze on those ever-toned knees? We've got you covered. Whilst most men look at shorts with far-flung memories of school uniforms and tube socks, the truth is that a thigh-baring pair of shorts can be a pretty major style move. With the mercury rising, now is the time to decide just how much leg you intend to exhibit and act on it with an investment in one of SS24's most standout styles.
From the itsy-bitsy denim cut-offs of Harry Styles to the retro running shorts of Paul Mescal and those more laid-back Bermudas of Justin Bieber, men's style icons have time and time again made their case for thigh-high bottoms. Not only are shorts an immeasurably more breathable, comfortable option than a pair of jeans or chinos, but they also provide plenty of opportunities to show off the results of all those lower-body workouts we've been fine-tuning our calves.
Especially popular for the new season were the big, bold Bermuda shorts being strutted down the runways. And, boasting over-the-top summery-ness, brands from Drake's to Gucci displayed statement softness that had us pining for a summer holiday.
Whether you love short shorts or are open to embracing a more fashion-forward wide cut, your knees will thank you for investing in a pair from our edit of the best shorts for men.
What are GQ's best shorts for men?
You'll find all the shorts worth your consideration in the gallery below, but first, here's what our editors are wearing this season:
- Best overall pair of shorts: Arket, £47 at arket.com
- Best budget pair of shorts: Dickies, £50 at dickieslife.com
- Best designer pair of shorts: Burberry, £520 at burberry.com
- Best cargo pair of shorts: Represent, £90 at uk.representclo.com
- Best casual pair of shorts: Reiss, £68 at selfridges.com
Uniqlo drawstring shorts | Percival Auxiliary white T-shirt
How do we select our favourite shorts?
So, how exactly do we choose what constitutes the best shorts for men in 2024? Simple. We know our stuff, we do our research, and we get out there to experience as many products as possible.
Our section head of menswear for GQ Recommends, Heidi Quill, is obsessed with clothes. Joining British GQ in 2021, Heidi might primarily look after clothing content, but she spends a healthy amount of time up to her neck in samples, checking product for the very best quality, price and design, all before recommending it to you. That includes knowing everything there is to know about what makes an excellent pair of shorts.
There's more to a good pair of shorts than you might initially think. To get the garment just right, you need to know what kind of vibe you're after, fabric, fit and feel. For our part, Heidi and our team of contributing writers and freelancers (Jessie Atkinson, Faye Fearon, and Adam Cheung) have considered all of the above to pick out the best of the best for you and your summertime 'fits, and have primarily chosen from brands — both high street and designer — that they've worn and loved before. Scroll on for their findings.
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