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Browse all Outdoor Voices shorts →RecTrek 4" Short
The verdict
Fit
4-inch inseam is very brief, falling well above mid-thigh. Final-sale means commitment; try on first if possible.
Quality
Closeout pricing reflects standard construction, nothing special. Serviceable for the price.
Is the price fair?
Good only if you actively want a very short inseam; otherwise the brevity and final-sale terms make this a risky pickup.
Best for
Women who prefer short shorts for summer or athletic wear and don't mind final-sale terms.
Care
Standard care; machine wash cold and air dry.
What owners report about Outdoor Voices shorts
Reviewers of the RecTrek shorts describe a very stretchy, durable fabric with deep trouser-style hand pockets that hold a phone securely, and note the colorblock seams have held up well in use. The main criticism is that the fabric sits at the heavy, thick end for shorts, making them better suited to cooler days than dedicated summer use. Broader owner feedback describes the brand's clothing as well-made with good freedom of movement, though the pricing draws comment.
- Strengths
- Stretchy, durable shorts with genuinely useful deep pockets that reviewers say hold up well.
- Watch out for
- The fabric runs heavy and thick for shorts, so owners find them warm for hot-weather activity.
- Sizing
- Reviewers advise ordering your normal size and sizing up if between sizes.
About Outdoor Voices's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Outdoor Voices RecTrek Shorts Review - Adventure Alan · Outdoor Voices Clothing Review - Honest Brand Reviews