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Browse all Ksubi shorts →DRILL MAXX OPERATOR SHORT PLUM
The verdict
Fit
MAXX SHORT in drill fabric with fixed waist and relaxed thigh. Plum is a warm purple tone. Likely mid-rise. Ksubi fits run true; no unusual sizing.
Quality
At $114, this is budget pricing for the brand, likely a sale or color clearance on the MAXX line. Drill is durable and ages well.
Is the price fair?
Good value. Drill shorts at $114 are fair for material and Ksubi's design; comparable drill elsewhere costs $70–$120.
Best for
Men wanting an affordable MAXX short in a distinctive color who appreciate drill's durability over denim.
Care
Plum drill may bleed slightly on first wash; rinse separately in cool water, then wash with like colors.
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