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Browse all Faherty pants →Corduroy Drawstring Utility Short - Elm Ridge
The verdict
Fit
Utility-style cut with drawstring closure, suggesting a relaxed fit designed for movement and layering. Corduroy typically has some structure that shapes to the wearer.
Quality
Plain cotton corduroy at this price should hold up reasonably well, though the nap will flatten in heavy-wear areas over time. Typical of Faherty's entry-level shorts line.
Is the price fair?
Budget-appropriate pricing for 100% cotton corduroy shorts. No premium material or special finishing—good value for basic outdoor or casual utility wear.
Best for
Everyday short-wearers who want a casual utility style without spending heavily.
Care
Brush the corduroy pile occasionally with a soft brush to maintain texture, and wash inside-out to minimize nap flattening.
What owners report about Faherty pants
Reviewers who have worn Faherty pants across seasons report that the stretch-blend chinos and five-pocket styles hold their shape rather than bagging out, with fabrics described as soft and lightweight without feeling flimsy. Owners place the range between jeans and dress chinos in formality — casual enough for weekends but presentable at an office. The recurring complaints in third-party coverage are the premium prices and cuts some owners find roomy or boxy enough to need tailoring.
- Strengths
- Stretch fabrics that long-term reviewers say hold their shape and stay comfortable over time.
- Watch out for
- Premium pricing and fits some owners find large or boxy enough to require tailoring, with scattered complaints about price and customer service.
- Sizing
- Reviewers mostly find the line true to size, but reports split between roomy, boxy cuts that needed tailoring and more fitted bottom styles one reviewer sizes up in — check the specific cut.
About Faherty's pants line as a whole. Sources: Faherty Brand Review – The Style Guide · Faherty Brand Review – An Indigo Day · Faherty Clothing Review – Honest Brand Reviews