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The Cheeky Jean Short | Light Indigo

Shorts

$23as of Sep 3, 2026. Check the current price at Everlane

The verdict

A high-rise denim short that runs slightly large, best for shoppers who want a casual, non-clingy cut and are willing to try two sizes.

Fit

Reviewers report a looser fit through the thigh than other styles and note the shorts run a touch big, so trying your usual size and one size down is a common recommendation.

Quality

The rigid cotton versions read as thicker and less stretchy than typical shorts, and one owner reported wearing them once or twice a week for months without complaint.

Price check

For the price these land in budget-to-mid denim-short territory, and steady repeat wear from reviewers suggests the make holds up.

Best for

Someone who wants a higher-rise, casual denim short with a relaxed thigh rather than a tight, short cut.

Care

Machine wash cold and skip the dryer to avoid shrinking the leg opening and fading the wash.

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Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Everlane Denim Shorts Review · Everlane Shorts Guide: A Review & Styling Ideas - Karin Emily

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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)