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Browse all Everlane shorts →The Drawstring Boxer Short in Linen | White
The verdict
Fit
Boxer-style waist with relaxed thigh room. Linen shrinks slightly; size up if in doubt, or wash cold.
Quality
Linen at this price is often single-weight, prone to wrinkling. Stitching typical of Everlane's mid-tier—functional but not reinforced.
Is the price fair?
Fair for linen construction at budget tier. Pure linen at sub-35 USD is rare; seam strength is the trade-off.
Best for
Hot-weather casual wear or those who value breathability over wrinkle-free aesthetics.
Care
Hand wash or gentle machine cycle to reduce stress on linen fibers; expect natural wrinkling.
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)