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Browse all Aviator Nation shorts →LOGO KIDS SWEATSHORTS - CHARCOAL
The verdict
Fit
Sized in kids' 2 through 8 per the store tags; Aviator Nation's fleece generally runs roomy and casual, which suits growing kids. When in doubt, size up — the relaxed cut forgives it.
Quality
Aviator Nation's fleece line has a real reputation for soft, vintage-feeling fabric and domestic production, and the kids' pieces are cut from the same cloth. Expect the fabric to hold up better than mall-brand kidswear.
Is the price fair?
Quality is genuine but the price is mostly brand identity — kids' sweatshorts at $78 only pencil out if the aesthetic matters more than cost-per-wear on a garment with a built-in expiration date.
Best for
Parents who already wear the brand and want a matching piece for their kid, with budget headroom to not care about outgrowing it.
Care
Wash cold with no fabric softener and air dry — vintage-style fleece pills and shrinks if you run it hot.
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