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Women's Softened Legend Wash Relaxed Shorts
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed fit suggests a roomier cut through the hip and thigh, likely true to size or slightly generous.
Quality
The "softened...wash" naming points to a pre-washed, broken-in finish typical of Eddie Bauer's casual denim-adjacent shorts — comfortable but not heavyweight.
Price check
At $34.99 this is mid-tier pricing for the category, reasonable for a casual soft-wash short from this brand.
Best for
Someone who wants a relaxed, already-broken-in feel casual short for everyday wear.
Care
Wash cold and inside out to preserve the softened wash treatment and color.
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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
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