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Browse all Berg & Berg pants →Antonello Cotton Shorts - Navy
The verdict
Fit
Same model and cut as the ecru: straight and relaxed through the leg, mid-thigh length standard to brand sizing.
Quality
Cotton of this weight is sturdy for shorts; fading is minimal in darker indigo-based navy dyes.
Is the price fair?
Archive pricing holds at 186 USD—a reasonable entry point for basics if you have room in your rotation.
Best for
Shoppers who rotate multiple shorts and need a navy that's neutral enough for both casual and slightly dressed-up moments.
Care
Wash separately in cool water the first time to prevent dye bleed onto lighter fabrics.
What owners report about Berg & Berg pants
Owners on menswear forums describe Berg & Berg trousers as well made for the money, with tailoring details like curtained split waistbands and unfinished hems left long for alteration. Fit is the recurring theme: reviewers report the cuts run slim, and one editorial reviewer measured a leg opening tapered to 7.5 inches and called it too slim to wear. Longtime Styleforum buyers call the pleated dress trouser fit excellent and reorder multiple pairs, while a Permanent Style reviewer found the cords a miss on material and fit.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently rate the construction details and Italian make as strong for the mid-tier price, with several forum regulars reporting no quality complaints across multiple pairs.
- Watch out for
- Slim thighs and narrow leg openings draw the most complaints, and the European sizing runs small for many buyers, so fit misses are the most commonly reported problem.
- Sizing
- Sizes run slim and small; forum buyers commonly go up one size from their usual European size, and those with bigger thighs or calves report snugness in the standard cuts.
About Berg & Berg's pants line as a whole. Sources: $133 for Wool Pants? Not Bad - Put This On · The style and price of Berg & Berg - Permanent Style · Berg and Berg - Styleforum