The 9" Transit Short | Deep Navy

Shorts

$25as of Sep 3, 2026. Check the current price at Everlane

The verdict

Nine-inch inseam at $29 is longer for modest coverage; fair value if this length suits your frame.

Fit

9-inch inseam hits just above the knee on most people. Performance cotton is breathable. Fit proportions depend on thigh width and your preference for knee coverage.

Quality

Performance cotton shorts at budget pricing. Expected durability for a summer rotation item.

Price check

At $29, solid value for a longer inseam option in a practical fabric.

Best for

Wearers preferring more knee coverage and modest proportions on a budget.

Care

Cotton shorts fade with sun exposure; invert before washing and dry in shade when possible.

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Fit check: Everlane

Varies by line

Everlane has no single direction: the slim tees and shirts run trim and a touch short, the deliberately relaxed pieces (sweaters, wide pants, jackets) run large, and denim sits true to size.

Men's reviewers report the tees and shirts cut slim and short — "their fits are generally slimmer" — and advise moving up a size if between sizes. Women's owners report the opposite on the relaxed styles: one long-term reviewer says "Everlane does typically run a little large, for the most part," sizing down in cashmere sweaters, trousers, and jackets, and calling some wide-leg pants extremely large. Denim and chinos are the stable middle — reviewers take their usual size. The consistent thread is that fit tracks the cut of each line, not the label, so owners lean on Everlane's per-garment measurements.

Sizing advice: Order your usual size in jeans and chinos, size up in the slim tees and fitted shirts if between sizes, and size down in the boxy sweaters, relaxed pants, and jackets unless you want the full oversized look.

Per owner & reviewer reports: Everlane Review for Men: I Tried Their Most Popular Style… · An updated Everlane review (Mademoiselle) · Everlane Reviews + Sizing Guide (An Indigo Day)

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What owners report about Everlane shorts

Owners and reviewers mostly cover the chino-style shorts and the sport shorts. The cotton-elastane chino shorts are described as soft and comfortable for everyday summer wear, but durability reports are mixed: reviewers note stitching coming undone, pilling, and fabric wearing out quickly in high-friction spots like pockets and seams, and lighter colors can be slightly see-through. The sport shorts are moisture-wicking and quick-drying, and carry a 365-day guarantee under which the brand replaces them free if they get a hole or lose their shape.

Strengths: Reviewers consistently praise the soft, stretchy fabric and all-day comfort of the chino shorts, and the sport shorts' unusually long replacement guarantee.
Watch out for: Stitching coming undone and fabric wear or pilling in high-friction areas are the most-reported failures, and lighter colors can be somewhat see-through.
Sizing: Reviewers report the chino shorts run slightly small, so sizing up is commonly advised if between sizes.

About Everlane's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Everlane Performance Chino Shorts Review: 5 Reasons These Are a Great Summer Find · 14 top-rated pairs of men's shorts to buy for summer (Reviewed)