Like swim trunks and t-shirts, shorts are something you wear constantly in warm weather, so it’s important that they fit well. The best shorts for men sit comfortably on your waist, hit at a flattering length on your leg and are cut from breathable fabrics that keep you cool. For instance: Our top pick overall is the Bonobos Chino 2.0, which is made from high-quality stretch cotton and has a classic fit that works for most wearers. For a budget-friendly pick, consider the Amazon Essentials Classic-Fit Cargo for under $25.

We rounded up the best shorts for men that will keep you cool in warm weather.

After comparing several pairs of shorts from a variety of well-loved brands, we ran our final selections by Forbes Vetted’s in-house style expert, deputy editor Kari Molvar; in addition, we received helpful buying tips from fashion stylists Josephine Eve and Bentley Caldwell. Below, find the best men’s shorts that we highly recommend, whether you need a pair for the office, weekends or working out.

Bonobos

Sizes: 28 to 46 | Inseam lengths: 5 inches, 7 inches, 9 inches | Colors: 13 total including Faded Black and Oat Milk | Materials: 92% cotton, 8% spandex

Menswear brand Bonobos is known for its fit and quality and the Chino 2.0 excels in both areas. This piece is the shorts version of the brand’s best-selling chino, which features a wrinkle-resistant, four-way stretch fabric in a classic flat-front style. (One reviewer says they’re so comfortable he’s even slept in them.) Design details like a curved waistband to reduce excess fabric and a hidden side pocket to stash your valuables make these shorts a solid pick.

Lululemon

Sizes: 28 to 40 | Inseam lengths: 7 inches, 9 inches | Colors: 7 total, including Obsidian and Bone | Materials: 54% recycled polyester, 46% elastomultiester

Like the rest of its activewear, Lululemon’s ABC shorts strike the right balance between style and function. Made of the brand’s patented Warpstreme fabric, this versatile pick offers a streamlined silhouette that can be dressed up or down. In addition to the roomy front pockets, there’s also a discreet zippered seam pocket for extra storage.

Huckberry

Sizes: 28 to 38 | Inseam lengths: 5 inches, 7 inches, 9 inches | Colors: 9 total, including Charcoal and Lake Blue | Materials: 98% cotton, 2% spandex

The 365 Short is a bestseller from Huckberry’s in-house brand Flint And Tinder, which specializes in rugged, American-inspired staple pieces. These shorts are cut like a chino, but thanks to just the right amount of spandex, they stretch like a performance short. Wear them casually with a tee or dressed up with a button-down.

Amazon

Sizes: 28 to 60 | Inseam lengths: 10 inches | Colors: 15 total, including Black and Navy| Materials: 100% cotton

The Classic-Fit Cargo Short from Amazon Essentials offers so much: incredibly inclusive sizing, a soft and breathable 100% cotton twill, ample storage with deep pockets and a price that can’t be beat. Multiple reviewers spoke to the high-quality, durable fabric and impressive tailoring details like double stitched belt loops and reinforced seams. If you’re looking for a roomy, comfortable cargo short with many color options, this pair is the way to go.

Amazon

Sizes: 28 to 60 | Inseam lengths: 10.5 inches | Colors: 19 total, including Maritime Blue and Harbor Gray | Materials: 100% cotton

Known for its easy-to-style chinos and khakis, Dockers makes a great short that won’t break the bank. This cotton twill pair has plenty of functional details including a large phone pocket, a zippered security pocket and a coin compartment. Designed with a 10.5-inch inseam, the shorts are intended to hit right at the top of the knee while a roomy fit throughout the thigh guarantees comfort all day long.

Dickies

Sizes: 28 to 60 | Inseam lengths: 11 inches | Colors: 6 total, including Desert Sand and Gravel Gray | Materials: 65% polyester, 35% cotton

Durability and comfort come together in this relaxed-fit pair of shorts from Dickies. Made of a polyester-cotton fabric blend, the shorts are moisture-wicking and wrinkle-resistant—if you’re planning on working in the yard or tackling a home improvement project, this is the pair you want. Keep in mind that these shorts have a metal waist clasp in place of a button, and multiple customers share that the belt loops are larger than average.

Nordstrom

Sizes: 30 to 42 | Inseam lengths: 9 inches | Colors: 6 total, including Black and Cottage Blue | Materials: 100% polyester

Everyone needs a dressier pair of shorts. Peter Millar’s Salem shorts have a clean, flat front and back darts to give a more tailored fit, while a 21-inch leg opening and 9-inch inseam look professional for the office. The two-way stretch lightweight technical fabric allows for day-to-day comfort and wrinkle resistance, too.

Todd Snyder

Sizes: 28 to 38 | Inseam lengths: 7 inches | Colors: 6 total, including Navy Batik and Sand Dollar | Materials: 59% cotton, 41% linen

New York-based Todd Snyder is great at combining comfort and classic styling. The 7-inch Hudson Short is cut from a soft cotton-linen blend and has a tailored look that works equally well for the office or happy hour. These shorts are responsibly made and feature design details like a coin pocket and two button-through back pockets that store your stuff without looking too bulky.

J.Crew

Sizes: 28 to 42 | Inseam lengths: 5 inches, 7 inches, 9 inches, 10.5 inches | Colors: 8 total, including Khaki and Stone | Materials: 99% cotton, 1% elastane

J.Crew is great for classic wardrobe staples, its shorts included. This top-rated stretch version comes in four different inseam lengths—the 7-inch hits at that sweet spot between your knee and thigh—and has the traditional four-pocket styling. These also come in brighter colors like Vintage Laurel and Dusty Periwinkle, if you want to branch out from Khaki and Navy.

Chubbies

Sizes: XS to 3XL | Inseam lengths: 4 inches, 5.5 inches, 7 inches | Colors: 24 total, including Khaki and Dusty Blue | Materials: 98% cotton, 2% spandex

Chubbies’ lightweight Everywear Performance shorts are similar to chinos but even more comfortable, thanks to the elastic waistband. This bestseller is also resistant to water, wrinkles and rips; plus, it has two mesh-lined side pockets, a phone-sized back zipper pocket and a hidden side zipper pocket. There are 10 color and pattern options to pick from, including the popular Tahoes featured above, so you can build out your summer wardrobe.

Buck Mason

Sizes: XS to XXL | Inseam lengths: 6 inches | Colors: 11 total, including Slate Blue and Carbon | Materials: 56% cotton, 34% polyester, 10% spandex

Ideal for days spent lakeside, poolside and beachside, these deck shorts from Buck Mason boast a water-repellent coating and a stretchy waistband. Deep side pockets and a buttoned back pocket provide ample space for your essentials. We particularly love the brand’s Venice Wash collection, which gives the garment a vintage-inspired, lived-in look.

Madewell

Sizes: XS to XXL | Inseam lengths: 5.5 inches | Colors: 5 total, including Warm Coffee and Dusty Laurel | Materials: 100% cotton

These pull-on shorts are made of ultra-soft corduroy, which lends a unique texture to any warm-weather ensemble. They come in unconventional hues such as Warm Coffee, a rich reddish brown and Distant Peri, a dusty lilac. The ultra-stretchy waistband eliminates the need for a belt loop, but you’ll still find traditional details like side pockets and a welt pocket in the back.

Vuori

Sizes: XS to XXL | Inseam lengths: 7.5 inches | Colors: 15 total including Indigo and Charcoal | Materials: 48% recycled polyester, 42% polyester, 10% elastane

Southern California-based Vuori designs all their apparel with a focus on functionality, durability and casual comfort. The Kore Short, which topped our roundup of the best workout shorts for men, is great for exercising, thanks to smart details like a quick-drying, four-way stretch polyester fabric, an elastic waistband and a built-in, breathable boxer-brief liner.

On Running

Sizes: S to XXL | Inseam lengths: 8.7 inches | Colors: 7 total, including Black and Cerulean | Materials: 85% recycled polyamide, 15% elastane

Swiss-engineered brand On designs all of its shoes and apparel with runners’ comfort and performance in mind. The Lightweight Shorts are minimalist and streamlined to carry you through the miles, and the four-way stretch woven outer layer feels silky smooth. A breathable mesh back panel increases airflow to keep you cool, plus an integrated pocket and key loop stows essentials while you’re on the move.