"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been wearing the Smokey Short on everything from dig days to muddy spring descents. It fits a little more athletically than most MTB shorts, which makes it ideal for pedaling without snagging. Super breathable and tough—I’ve crashed hard and these still look new.""Built for days that blur the line between trail building, pedaling, and post-ride hangs, the Smokey Short is the go-to for riders who live in the dirt year-round. Destroyer Equipment engineered this short with the same rugged DNA as the Empire Short but tailored it into a slightly slimmer, more athletic cut for better performance on the pedals. Whether we’re chasing hero dirt or climbing to a hidden lookout, the Smokey stays right where it should—comfortable, quiet, and hard to wreck. Laser-cut perforations boost breathability during high-output efforts, while the gusseted crotch adds flexibility where we need it most. The 4-way stretch fabric offers freedom of movement without compromising its abrasion resistance, and the integrated shoelace belt is one of those low-tech features that just works. Add in the 3K/3K waterproof/breathable protection and reverse zippers, and this short is ready to roll through weather, terrain, and whatever else the ride throws at us."