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Browse all Stussy shorts →BASIC MESH SHORT
The verdict
Fit
Mesh construction typically runs loose through the thigh and hip; size to fit without bunching at the seam. Expect a relaxed, streetwear-standard cut.
Quality
At $85 USD, mesh construction with basic seaming is standard for the brand. Durability tracks mid-range—adequate for seasonal rotation but not heavy daily use.
Is the price fair?
Fair for the category and season. Stussy's mesh shorts are priced in line with other contemporary streetwear brands at this tier.
Best for
Shoppers seeking a breathable, low-commitment short for travel, gym, or hot-weather layering.
Care
Machine wash cold with similar colors and air dry to preserve mesh integrity and prevent shrinkage.
What owners report about Stussy shorts
The shorts range runs baggy by design: stockist notes on the denim pair describe an oversized cut that's extra wide and roomy in the thigh, in heavyweight 14.5oz cotton denim. Editorial coverage of the brand's current output is favorable — one write-up says the clothes are well-cut and could pass for garments sold at several times the price — and a streetwear buying guide reports the product is durable for what it costs. What's missing is long-term owner reporting on the shorts specifically; most coverage is about fit and styling rather than how the shorts hold up over years.
- Strengths
- Reviewers rate the current-era design and value highly, calling the clothes well-cut and durable for the price.
- Watch out for
- The intentionally oversized cuts won't suit anyone wanting a trimmer short, and there's little independent long-term wear reporting on the shorts themselves.
- Sizing
- Stockists advise sizing down in the baggy denim shorts for a true-to-size waist (or taking your normal size for a baggier fit); the brand's product otherwise runs pretty true to size.
About Stussy's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Stussy Big Ol Shorts Denim - Washed Blue – Goodhood · Why Is Stüssy Still so Good? – Highsnobiety · Stussy vs. Supreme vs. Essentials vs. Obey: Which Brand Is The Best? – Extrabux