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Browse all Aviator Nation shorts →AVIATOR NATION MALIBU KIDS SWEATSHORTS - SAND
The verdict
Fit
Casual sweatshort fit; size 2 available. Expect relaxed cut typical of kids' athleisure; sizing is standard for age/size.
Quality
At this price, Aviator Nation's kids' line should offer soft, durable sweatshirt-weight construction—typical of mid-tier children's activewear.
Is the price fair?
At $78, the price is mid-tier for branded kids' shorts; fair for a recognized brand, though not a bargain.
Best for
Parents wanting a soft, recognizable kids' short for casual wear and play.
Care
Machine wash warm and tumble-dry low to keep softness; avoid high heat.
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