1999 BOARDSHORT MILITANT

Name: Ksubi 1999 BOARDSHORT MILITANT
Brand: Ksubi
SKU: ksubi-1999-boardshort-militant
Price: 140 USD

Shorts

$140

The verdict

A relaxed fashion short for men with elastic waist; straightforward option at mid-tier pricing.

Fit

Regular fit on the 1999 silhouette tends toward a clean, not heavily tailored cut. Elastic waist adds comfort. Size runs true; standard inseam for the brand.

Quality

At $140, Ksubi delivers competent basics construction—solid seams and standard finishes expected at this contemporary label tier.

Price check

Fair pricing for a branded Ksubi short; not discounted, but not inflated for the quality offered.

Best for

Men wanting a relaxed, wearable short from a recognizable contemporary brand.

Care

Wash cool, tumble dry on low; elastic waistbands last longer with gentle care.

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What owners report about Ksubi shorts

Most third-party coverage addresses the brand's denim range as a whole rather than shorts specifically; the shorts are cut from the same washed denim. Reviewers describe the denim as feeling already broken in — soft with a worn-down, many-times-washed hand — while still holding its shape at the knees and waist. Owner reports on complaint platforms skew heavily negative about buying direct, citing slow refunds, stalled shipments, and unresponsive customer service at a high price point, with at least one owner reporting pockets that ripped completely off. Fit feedback across sources consistently says the brand runs small.

Strengths: Reviewers praise the pre-washed, broken-in denim feel that nonetheless holds its shape without the knees bagging or the waist stretching out.
Watch out for: Owner reviews of direct orders are dominated by refund, shipping, and customer-service complaints, and some cuts have no stretch; one owner reported pockets ripping off.
Sizing: Multiple sources report the brand runs small with little to no stretch in some cuts, so sizing up one size is commonly advised.

About Ksubi's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Denim Review: Ksubi Hi & Wasted Jeans in Vintage Black (DenimBlog) · Ksubi Reviews | ksubi.com @ PissedConsumer (1.6/5 from 17 reviews) · Ksubi product reviews on Rent the Runway