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Browse all Aviator Nation shorts →AVIATOR NATION VAIL KIDS SWEATSHORTS - NEON PURPLE
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed kids' fit sized for the age range listed. Neon purple is bold and bright. True to typical kids' sizing.
Quality
Basic kids' construction—adequate for one to two seasons of casual play, not built for durability across multiple wearers.
Is the price fair?
At $78, standard kids' branded-shorts pricing. The neon tone limits mixing with other wardrobe pieces.
Best for
Kids who love bright colors and parents buying for short-term seasonal wear.
Care
Gentle wash and low heat; neon dyes are prone to bleeding and fading.
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