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Browse all Norse Projects shorts →Kattegat Recycled Nylon Swimmers 4'5"
The verdict
Fit
The 4'5" designation indicates a shorter overall length, suited for smaller frames or higher rises. Recycled nylon will dry quickly and fit athletically close.
Quality
Same recycled nylon and durability as the standard Kattegat, sized for inclusivity.
Is the price fair?
At $115, same mid-tier swim pricing; fair for both sustainability and proportional sizing.
Best for
Swimmers with smaller frames or shorter proportions seeking a sustainable, functional swim short in their true length.
Care
Swim nylon fades with chlorine and sun; rinse after each use and air-dry away from direct heat.
What owners report about Norse Projects shorts
Norse Projects' overall reputation with owners is solid — reviewers praise the build quality and simple designs, and say the clothing generally fits true to size. That mostly carries to the shorts range, but quality control on shorts specifically has drawn complaints: one Trustpilot reviewer received Aros twill shorts with sewing-machine holes along the stitching that became more visible after washing. The other consistent grumble is price, which reviewers describe as bordering on luxury for simple cotton shorts.
- Strengths
- Owners rate the brand's materials, finishing, and pared-back designs highly, with fit that is generally true to size.
- Watch out for
- Isolated but pointed quality-control lapses reported on shorts — stitching flaws that worsen after washing — plus prices reviewers say border on luxury.
- Sizing
- The brand generally fits true to size, though one write-up of the cotton Aros shorts found they run a bit large and stretch with wear, so consider the smaller size if between.
About Norse Projects's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Norse Projects Review — Honest Brand Reviews · Norse Projects Reviews — Trustpilot · Norse Projects Aros Light Shorts — Well Spent