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Browse all Aviator Nation shorts →AVIATOR NATION AUSTIN KIDS SWEATSHORTS - NEON PURPLE
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed kids' fit through the hips and thighs. Neon purple is attention-grabbing; expect true sizing for the listed age range.
Quality
Kids' sweatshort construction is basic—expected to hold up through one or two seasons of active play, not multiple kids or years.
Is the price fair?
At $78, reasonable for branded kids' loungewear, though neon purple is a narrow color choice that may limit future hand-me-downs.
Best for
Parents buying fun, comfortable shorts for kids who love bright colors and don't mind a shorter garment lifespan.
Care
Gentle wash and low heat to preserve the neon brightness; expect color fade with frequent washing.
What owners report about Aviator Nation shorts
Third-party coverage of this line runs mostly through the brand's fleece pieces broadly, which its sweat shorts share. Reviews are polarized: owners praise how soft and comfortable the cotton-poly-rayon fleece feels and note the pieces are sewn in the USA, but a recurring complaint is that the fabric can feel thin for what the brand charges. Reviewers also flag defects, dye bleed and shrinkage in the wash, and a frustrating exchange policy when something goes wrong.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently report the fleece is exceptionally soft and comfortable from first wear, with the colors and retro stripes drawing compliments.
- Watch out for
- Recurring complaints are thin-feeling fabric relative to the high price, dye bleed and shrinkage in the wash, and a difficult exchange process.
- Sizing
- Fit varies by style — reviewers report pieces running both large and snug — and several choose to size up for a roomier fit.
About Aviator Nation's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Aviator Nation Reviews 2026 - Read Before You Buy | Thingtesting · Aviator Nation Review - Must Read This Before Buying | Honest Brand Reviews · Aviator Nation Review: Clothes That'll Have You on Cloud 9 | Miss American Made