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Men's Resonance Shorts - 8"

Name: Eddie Bauer Men's Resonance Shorts - 8"
Brand: Eddie Bauer
SKU: eddie-bauer-mens-resonance-short-11607158
Price: 35.98 USD

Shorts

$36

The verdict

A shorter athletic-leaning short priced at the high end of mid-tier; fair if the performance fabric matches the price, unremarkable if it's just casual cotton.

Fit

An 8" inseam points to a shorter, more athletic or hybrid-casual cut — expect true to size through the waist with a slimmer leg than the brand's longer shorts.

Quality

Without a specialty fabric name attached, this reads as a standard mid-range Eddie Bauer casual-athletic short — decent everyday construction rather than a technical performance piece.

Price check

At $50 this is mid-to-premium for a short-inseam short; a shopper should expect solid but not exceptional construction for that price.

Best for

Someone who wants a shorter, athletic-leaning casual short for warm-weather everyday wear.

Care

Machine wash cold and air dry to help retain shape and any stretch.

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What owners report about Eddie Bauer shorts

Long-term owners of Eddie Bauer's technical shorts (Guide/First Ascent, Amphib) report they hold up to years of rugged outdoor use. One hiker's Amphib pair survived off-trail bushwhacking, noting they 'held up to snags and tears, from underbrush and rocks,' and called them 'durably constructed' for the long haul. The nylon-spandex Guide shorts use a Stormrepel DWR finish and a non-stretch, brushed-lining waistband that reviewers say 'stays put really well' through movement. Complaints center on bulk in older cargo-style cuts and small hand-pocket openings, plus scattered reports of flimsier fabric and pocket seams on some other recent-year styles.

Strengths: Reviewers consistently credit the technical fabric and hardware, DWR coatings, YKK zippers, brushed waistbands, for holding up to hard outdoor wear over multiple seasons.
Watch out for: Some owners report small, flimsy pocket construction and note quality has felt inconsistent between older and more recent production runs.
Sizing: The Guide shorts are described as fitting true to size with a clean, non-baggy cut, though hand-pocket openings run notably small.

About Eddie Bauer's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Shorts Review - FeedTheHabit.com · Eddie Bauer Amphib Hiking Shorts | Outsidevibes