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Browse all Champion shorts →9" Classic Mesh Shorts, C Logo - Big & Tall
The verdict
Fit
The 9" inseam in big-and-tall proportions offers relaxed fit through the hip and thigh; mesh breathes well.
Quality
Classic mesh in extended sizing is straightforward polyester—fine for weekly wear but not rugged for heavy athletics.
Is the price fair?
At $22.50, fair pricing for extended-size athletic wear without premium features.
Best for
Larger-frame shoppers needing basic mesh shorts for casual or light athletic wear.
Care
Machine wash and tumble dry; mesh is forgiving with standard care.
What owners report about Champion shorts
Owners are broadly positive on comfort for the price. Zappos reviewers on the 7-inch hybrid short praise the fabric as thin, light, and comfortable, and varsity-short buyers describe them as light and breathable with good workmanship. Cotton gym short buyers like the soft cotton and call them a good value. Walmart reviewers are more split on the budget styles, with some reporting the material feels thinner than it used to and the elastic wearing out within a year or two of light use.
- Strengths
- Lightweight, breathable, comfortable athletic shorts that most owners consider good value at their low price.
- Watch out for
- Recurring complaints on the cheaper styles are thin material and elastic that gives out after a year or two of wear.
- Sizing
- Most reviewers report the shorts fit true to size, though some say certain styles run large and one hybrid-short buyer found them shorter than expected.
About Champion's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Champion 7" Hybrid Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Champion Varsity Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Champion 8187 Cotton Gym Shorts - Black | Full Source · Customer reviews for Champion Men's Cotton Gym Shorts | Walmart.com