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Browse all Diesel shorts →Diesel - Slim shorts in coloured denim - Denim short pants - Man - Blue
The verdict
Fit
Slim through the leg and seat as the name suggests; expect true to size with little extra room.
Quality
Coloured denim requires careful dye and finish work, and this is an area where Diesel's denim line generally delivers.
Is the price fair?
At $275, this is premium for denim shorts; Diesel's denim expertise partly justifies it, but there's still a real brand premium over basic colored denim.
Best for
Someone building a slim silhouette who wants a directional color instead of classic indigo.
Care
Wash cold and separately at first to protect the color.
What owners report about Diesel shorts
Trustpilot reviewers for the diesel.com storefront report recurring construction problems on Diesel's shorts and denim: one buyer specifically noted 'seams come away on shorts' after normal wear, and others describe sizing as inconsistent from one order to the next, needing multiple reorders to land on the right fit. Design-wise, reviewers consistently call out the line's hand-finished washes and hardware -- engraved rivets, embossed patches, metal logo trims -- as its most distinctive strength. The recurring complaint isn't initial fit or styling but durability: reviewers say the shorts don't hold up as long as the price would suggest.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently point to the hand-finished washes and hardware details -- engraved rivets, embossed leather patches, metal logo trims -- as the line's most distinctive strength.
- Watch out for
- Trustpilot reviewers report seams coming apart on the shorts and general material failure with normal wear, despite the premium price point.
- Sizing
- Consider sizing up if you're between sizes -- reviewers report Diesel running small and sizing being inconsistent from one order to the next.
About Diesel's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Diesel Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.diesel.com · Diesel Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.diesel.com | 2 of 18 · Why Do People Love Diesel Denim Shorts? | BlessDenim
