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Browse all Aviator Nation shorts →SMILEY KIDS SWEATSHORTS - CHARCOAL
The verdict
Fit
Standard kids sweatshort cut in charcoal. Sizing is forgiving—typical for brand. Check age/weight guides before purchasing.
Quality
Sweatshort-grade fabric and construction, standard for the brand. Charcoal holds color better than light shades under repeated wear.
Is the price fair?
At $78, consistent with the brand's kids loungewear pricing. Fair for a recognizable kids label, though not a bargain.
Best for
Parents wanting classic, dark loungewear that resists visible staining and fits naturally into a kid's everyday rotation.
Care
Wash in cold water; charcoal can bleed slightly in the first wash—consider washing separately.
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