All Fear of God shorts

Third-party coverage of Fear of God shorts sits mostly inside reviews of the brand's Essentials diffusion line, where shorts are described as relaxed and loose with an elastic drawstring waist. What reviewers praise is the silhouette and the cohesive look rather than the materials: one long assessment concludes the line charges a brand premium over its actual construction, calling the cotton decent but not exceptional for the price. Some owners also report quality-control lapses such as uneven stitching. The far pricier mainline uses better materials and more involved production, but shorts-specific coverage of the mainline is thin.

Strengths

Reviewers credit the line's proportions and silhouette — the relaxed, boxy fit is the part most consistently praised.

Watch out for

Reviewers say the fabric quality does not match the price, and some owners report quality-control issues like uneven stitching.

Sizing

Sizing guides say the shorts have a regular-to-loose fit — stay true to size for the intended relaxed look, or size down one for a slimmer fit.

About Fear of God's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Fear of God Essentials: Is It Actually Worth the Hype in 2026 — WEAR2AM · Fear of God vs. Essentials (2025): Is Mainline Worth 10x the Price? — AZ Knit · Fear of God Essentials Size Guide: How It Should Fit — OPUMO Magazine