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Browse all Ksubi shorts →1999 LIL TRAK SHORT GREY MARLE
The verdict
Fit
Regular trak fit for kids runs relaxed through hip with a comfortable rise—no pinching. Fleece marle heather sits soft and holds its shape.
Quality
Kids' fleece shorts are basic construction with reinforced seams at stress points. Durability typical of this price tier for children's wear.
Is the price fair?
Good value at $40 for a kids' fleece piece. No premium branding; price reflects material and straightforward construction.
Best for
Parents seeking casual, comfortable fleece shorts for kids' everyday wear and play without worrying about durability pressure.
Care
Machine wash warm, tumble dry low; fleece pills slightly with regular wash but remains functional.
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