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Browse all Sunspel shorts →Men's Loopback Shorts in Grey Melange
The verdict
Fit
Loopback cuts close through the thigh; expect a fitted, tapered leg typical of Sunspel's tailored approach. Size true to your waist.
Quality
Sunspel maintains its reputation for precise construction and durable cotton basics at this tier. Seams and hems are neatly finished for longevity.
Is the price fair?
At this price point (£110), you're paying for heritage and fit precision rather than fabric novelty. Fair for the brand's positioning in the premium basics category.
Best for
Shoppers seeking lightweight layering shorts or a polished neutral that works across seasons.
Care
Wash cool and lay flat to dry to preserve the loopback texture and prevent shrinkage.
What owners report about Sunspel shorts
Third-party coverage of Sunspel's shorts centers on the swim shorts, which reviewers describe as cut to look like tailored chino shorts, in a matte fabric with a fine mesh lining that works from pool to bar. Owners on the brand's verified-review platform call them "expensive but they feel it" and praise the fit and colour, though one owner found even the smallest size too big and had a pair tailored. Brand-level owner feedback is more mixed: several reviewers say pieces run slim and small, and some report shrinkage and dye fading after repeated washes.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently rate the swim shorts' fabric quality and tailored, wear-anywhere styling as matching the high price.
- Watch out for
- Sizing is the recurring complaint — slim, inconsistent cuts and limited small sizes — and brand-level owners report shrinkage and fading after many washes.
- Sizing
- Feedback conflicts — brand-level reviewers found Sunspel slim and small ("a large, but it was more like a medium") while one shorts owner found the smallest size too big and had them tailored — so check garment measurements before buying.
About Sunspel's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Sunspel Swim Shorts | FashionBeans · Sunspel Swim Shorts in Sky Blue Reviews | Feefo · Sunspel Reviews 2025 - AllReviews