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Browse all Norse Projects shorts →Kvitfjell Commuter Short
The verdict
Fit
Commuter shorts balance structure and movement. Norse Projects' cuts are modern and tapered; expect a sleek silhouette with hidden detail.
Quality
Commuter lines prioritize durability and weather resistance. Build quality is solid; the short should withstand urban wear.
Is the price fair?
At $175, premium for shorts, but commuter-specific design and Norse Projects' heritage justify the cost.
Best for
Urban commuters or cyclists seeking a refined, practical short that doubles as streetwear.
Care
Commuter fabrics are often tech-treated; follow brand care to preserve water-resistance and finish.
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