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Browse all Hudson Jeans shorts →Nylon Drawstring Short
The verdict
Fit
Drawstring waist gives a forgiving, adjustable fit; nylon typically drapes looser than denim. Expect a relaxed, summery silhouette.
Quality
Nylon shorts at this price are straightforward: functional and lightweight, not built for durability beyond a season or two of regular use.
Is the price fair?
At $41, priced for budget-conscious shoppers; the nylon fabrication keeps costs low, sacrificing durability.
Best for
Casual wearers looking for lightweight shorts for warm weather without durability expectations.
Care
Machine wash in cool water; nylon can pill and fade faster than denim, especially in direct sun.
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)