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Browse all Champion shorts →9" Lightweight Lounge Shorts, C Patch Logo - Big & Tall
The verdict
Fit
The 9" length and lightweight fabric hang loose and comfortable; typical of Champion's big-and-tall lounge line—generous through the hip and thigh.
Quality
Lounge shorts prioritize comfort over durability; lightweight fabric is soft but will pill and thin with regular washing over a few seasons.
Is the price fair?
At $22.50, fair for a casual lounge piece in extended sizing.
Best for
Larger-frame wearers who prioritize comfort for around-the-house wear.
Care
Gentle wash in warm water; line dry to minimize pilling and fabric stress.
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