"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore these on a paddleboarding trip where I wanted less fabric bunching up while paddling. The shorter inseam gave me full range of motion and the fabric dried out fast once I was back on shore.""A shorter cut changes everything when the day is all about moving through water, and the Metric E-Waist 6in Short is built with that in mind. The 6in inseam stays out of the way while paddling, wading, or diving under a wave, giving a freer range of motion than a longer short ever could. The stretchy e-waist and tie front closure make getting dressed at the water's edge a non-issue, while the secure back welt pocket with its YKK zipper and interior key loop keeps a car key from ending up lost in the sand. Quick-dry fabric and a vintage wash finish tie it all together with easy, retro style."