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Browse all Hudson Jeans shorts →Croxley Short
The verdict
Fit
Croxley silhouette appears to be a standard contemporary cut, likely fitted through the thigh. Hudson sizes these true, with some comfort stretch.
Quality
At $135, construction is solid with reinforced seams and stable denim weight. Built to handle multiple washes without degradation.
Is the price fair?
At $135, mid-tier pricing is fair for Hudson's denim construction. You're paying for consistency and brand recognition as much as craft.
Best for
Shoppers who prioritize fit consistency and want a dependable short from a familiar name.
Care
Standard denim care applies; the mid-tier weight handles regular washing easily.
What owners report about Hudson Jeans shorts
Reviewers describe the brand's denim as notably soft and stretchy, and the shorts follow that pattern — the Amelia mid-rise is described as a fitted, near-knee-length cut in the same stretch denim as the jeans. Aggregate owner sentiment runs positive (a denim community site averages 4.46/5 across 142 reviews), with fit and comfort the most repeated praise. Complaint reviews, though, report inconsistency between pairs — some stretchy and fitted, others stiff — plus holes developing with wear and a customer-service team that often does not respond to defect claims.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently praise soft, comfortable stretch denim that holds its shape.
- Watch out for
- Complaint reviews report pair-to-pair inconsistency in fabric and fit, holes developing (including at the back pocket), and unresponsive customer service when items fail.
- Sizing
- Most cuts are reported true to size, though the brand itself advises sizing up in some of the women's skinny cuts and owners note lengths run long.
About Hudson Jeans's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Hudson Jeans Review — Honest Brand Reviews · Hudson Jeans Review — DenimBlog · Hudson Jeans Customer Reviews — SmartCustomer (Sitejabber listing)