FLEX 5-Pocket Denim Shorts, 11"

Shorts

$22as of Sep 6, 2026. Check the current price at Dickies

The verdict

A comfortable everyday denim short for those who want some stretch without a heavy workwear look.

Fit

The 5-pocket construction and FLEX stretch point to a more standard, slightly trimmer fit than the carpenter or utility styles; true to waist size.

Quality

Stretch denim generally trades some of the ruggedness of Dickies' non-stretch work denim for comfort and mobility, reasonable for casual wear, less proven for heavy labor.

Price check

At $29.99 this is budget-to-mid tier and fair for a stretch denim short intended for everyday rather than job-site use.

Best for

Everyday casual wear where comfort and some give in the fabric matter more than maximum durability.

Care

Wash cold and inside-out to keep the stretch denim's color and recovery longer.

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What owners report about Dickies shorts

Owner reviews on retailer pages split into two camps. Many describe the shorts as durable and long-wearing, with one longtime buyer calling them 'the best work shorts on the market' that 'stand the test of time' through regular use, and noting they take many washes before fading becomes noticeable. Others report the opposite: zippers failing after only a few wears, seams tearing out at the seat, and sizing that varies noticeably between pairs of the same marked size.

Strengths: Long-term durability and comfort in daily wear are the most repeated praise, with several owners saying a pair lasted years without issue.
Watch out for: A recurring complaint is zipper failure after light use, plus some reports of seams tearing at the seat and sizing that varies between pairs.
Sizing: Sizing isn't fully consistent pair to pair — one owner said a marked size fit closer to two sizes down — so checking recent buyer comments before ordering is worth it.

About Dickies's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Dickies 11" Relaxed Fit Work Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Dickies 11" Relaxed Fit Work Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com