First morning in three months I didn't have to unbutton my waistband halfway through a Zoom call. The elastic distributes pressure completely differently. First morning in three months I didn't have to unbutton my waistband halfway through a Zoom call. The elastic distributes... First morning in three months I didn't have to unbutton my waistband halfway through a Zoom call. The elastic distributes pressure completely differently.

I work from a co-working space twice a week and these are perfect. Comfortable enough for eight hours at a desk, presentable enough for impromptu client meetings. I work from a co-working space twice a week and these are perfect. Comfortable enough for eight hours at a... I work from a co-working space twice a week and these are perfect. Comfortable enough for eight hours at a desk, presentable enough for impromptu client meetings.

The corduroy texture makes all the difference on camera. I look intentional, not like I just rolled out of bed in sweatpants. The corduroy texture makes all the difference on camera. I look intentional, not like I just rolled out of bed... The corduroy texture makes all the difference on camera. I look intentional, not like I just rolled out of bed in sweatpants.

Accepted a last-minute invitation for drinks after work without changing clothes. That's never happened with my old shorts. Accepted a last-minute invitation for drinks after work without changing clothes. That's never happened with my old shorts. Accepted a last-minute invitation for drinks after work without changing clothes. That's never happened with my old shorts.

My chinos are still in the drawer. Haven't touched them in two weeks because these are just objectively more comfortable for remote work. My chinos are still in the drawer. Haven't touched them in two weeks because these are just objectively more comfortable... My chinos are still in the drawer. Haven't touched them in two weeks because these are just objectively more comfortable for remote work.

The drawcord is genius. I adjusted it once on day one and haven't thought about it since. Perfect fit every single time. The drawcord is genius. I adjusted it once on day one and haven't thought about it since. Perfect fit every... The drawcord is genius. I adjusted it once on day one and haven't thought about it since. Perfect fit every single time.

I was skeptical about corduroy in summer but the cotton actually breathes better than my polyester athletic shorts. No more sticky sweat by afternoon. I was skeptical about corduroy in summer but the cotton actually breathes better than my polyester athletic shorts. No more... I was skeptical about corduroy in summer but the cotton actually breathes better than my polyester athletic shorts. No more sticky sweat by afternoon.

Bought a second pair in sage because waiting for laundry became annoying. I want these available every day. Bought a second pair in sage because waiting for laundry became annoying. I want these available every day. Bought a second pair in sage because waiting for laundry became annoying. I want these available every day.

No red waistband mark at the end of the day. That alone is worth it — I didn't realize how much that was bothering me until it stopped. No red waistband mark at the end of the day. That alone is worth it — I didn't realize how... No red waistband mark at the end of the day. That alone is worth it — I didn't realize how much that was bothering me until it stopped.

My partner asked why I keep wearing the same shorts. I told her it's because I finally found ones that don't make me choose between comfort and looking put-together. My partner asked why I keep wearing the same shorts. I told her it's because I finally found ones that... My partner asked why I keep wearing the same shorts. I told her it's because I finally found ones that don't make me choose between comfort and looking put-together.

Deep pockets that don't bulge when I sit down. Small detail, massive quality-of-life improvement during the workday. Deep pockets that don't bulge when I sit down. Small detail, massive quality-of-life improvement during the workday. Deep pockets that don't bulge when I sit down. Small detail, massive quality-of-life improvement during the workday.