What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore these on a hot day bouldering outside, and the short length kept me from overheating while the stretch fabric let me get into some awkward high steps without any resistance. The back zipper pocket held my key without me ever thinking about it."Warm rock and steep boulders ask for gear that disappears the moment climbing gets serious, and the Smith Climbing Short from Escape Climbing was shaped around exactly that need. We pull these on for a summer session, feeling the four way stretch fabric move through high steps and dynamic reaches without a hint of restriction. It's a short built to stay out of the way, letting focus stay on the wall instead of the fabric. Deep front pockets sit low profile under a harness so nothing digs in or bunches during long belays, while a secure zippered back pocket keeps a key or a card locked in through the send. A simple waist tie dials in a snug, no bulk fit, and the streamlined short length keeps legs cool and free for precise footwork. It's a straightforward piece built for the hottest days on rock.