What Our Gearhead(R) 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.