Lightweight and stretchy, the Marmot Arch Rock Men's Short 9" are easy-moving shorts built for warm-weather hiking, climbing, and with a UPF 50 to keep you protected from the sun, an afternoon in the kayak or a day in the canoe. These are quick drying and breathable with a gusset crotch for easy movement and an elasticated waist, with an adjustable belt, so they stay firmly in place even during a scramble. These have a regular mid-rise fit with an above the knee cut.. not Bermuda short long, not running short short, but just right for almost every summer activity you want to throw at it. And it is cut from a plain weave style fabric that has a smooth aesthetic about it, so while it is a casual short, in a pinch you can pair this with your favorite stretch technical button down and pass through to the patio dining without looking too much like someone who just tumbled in off the trail. A versatile and classic pair of summer sport shorts for hitting the trail, weekend camping trips, days on the lake, and trips into town in a summer comfortable fabric with the stretch built in to take on all the trail conditions.