Rated 5 out of 5 by KylesPa Wear like Iron
These are by far the best shorts available. I have one of every color and wear mine every day from mid April through mid October and I'm just replacing colors that I bought four to five years ago.
LLBean... Please don't try to improve these, as you can't, and I'll be buying these for the rest of my life.
June 12, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by theorempainter Sizing Not Consistent
I bought 2 pairs of these shorts for my husband for Christmas. One pair fit perfectly and the other pair he couldn't even button. Obviously one was mis-sized but which one? He really liked the pair that fit so I am not sure whether to order another pair in the correct size or to size up. Very frustrating. Fortunately this is not the norm for LL Bean
December 28, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by phishrman awesome buy
What can one say? Well made, well tailored and perhaps the most comfortable shorts that look nice. I wear these to the office in the summer with a button down shirt. Great for pleasure or dressing up a bit for a night out.
December 21, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ilikeshorts Good but one issue
I like these a lot, but I ordered "plain front" because I wanted a plain, flat front.
If you look closely at the product images, you can see that although they are technically "plain front", they come with a crease ironed into them.
This crease is permanent; no amount of washing or ironing will remove it.
A small issue, no doubt, but I do wish they were truly plain and flat.
Other than that I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
July 13, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by JtATL They do the job
I bought a pair about 3 years ago and have worn them regularly (1-2 times per week, 8 months of the year). They are still in good condition, just a bit worn in the pocket openings and some of the external stitching (still hold up much better than the tropic-weight shorts). Basically, they hold up well and still look good over time and can be worn with anything. Essentially a no-nonsense pair of simple khaki shorts.
April 10, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by KYBeaner Great Short
You can't go wrong with these shorts. They are as practical as they are comfortable. They work well with polos, t-shirts, and oxfords. Will last seasons!
August 28, 2010
Rated 2 out of 5 by RSlovesBeans shorts
Not made the same as the older shorts. Different fit. Liked the old ones that were made three years ago much better.
September 13, 2009
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jfran Double L Chino Shorts, Plain Front 6" Inseam
Pros: Price
Cons: The one piece waist band allows no room for even minor alterations. Customer must be exact size as pre-sized waist band for a perfect fit.
August 28, 2009
Rated 5 out of 5 by JJBex Great looking shorts
These shorts are the BEST!! They look great when being worn. Can be used for dressing up or down.
August 4, 2009
Rated 5 out of 5 by happytobeoutside Favorite Shorts
I bought two pair of the LL Chinos plain front shorts for my husband. I bought one pair in lighter Khaki with a six inch inseam and another pair in darker khaki with an eight inch inseam. My husband is six foot with a 34 waist, and both shorts fit perfectly. I do not like the long, baggy shorts on him, so these are great. I especially like the six inch inseam on him, but it does have one drawback. My husband has slender legs, so when he sits down, the shorts with the six inch inseam ride up quite a bit. But when he stands up, they look great. I am going to get him a stone color plain front pair, and I am debating whether to choose the six or eight inch inseam. He says the shorts are comfortable, and I sure like the way he looks in them.
July 24, 2009