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The Foundation Short in Organic Steeple Grey

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Garment Size Chart
Size Waist Rise Thigh*
28 30 24½
29 31 25
30 32 10 25½
31 33 10¼ 26
32 34 10½ 26½
33 35 10¾ 27
34 36 11 27½
35 37 11¼ 28
36 38 11½ 28½
38 40 12 29½

Thigh is measured from 2" down inseam.

How to Measure

  • 1

    Waist

    Lay your shorts flat and button if applicable. Measure along the center of the waistband from edge to edge, with the waist pulled flat but not stretched. Then, multiply this number by two.

  • 2

    Rise

    Measure from the crotch seam straight up to the top of the front waistband.

  • 3

    Thigh

    Measure straight across the leg about an inch down from the crotch. Then, multiply this number by two.

  • 4

    Leg Opening

    Measure from one side of the leg opening to the other. Then, multiply this number by two.

  • 5

    Inseam

    Measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the shorts hem along the inseam.

How to Measure Guide Graphic: Shorts
Body Size Chart
Size Waist (in)
28 28
29 29
30 30
31 31
32 32
33 33
34 34
35 35
36 36
38 38

How to Measure

  • 1

    Waist

    Wrap a measuring tape around the narrowest part of your waist, typically an inch above your belly button. The tape should be snug, but still sit comfortably around your waist.

How to Measure Guide Photo: Bottoms

We took our beloved silhouette inspired by WWII military chinos and lopped off the legs—what’s left may just be our favorite set of shorts to date. The Foundation Short is cast in a substantial organic cotton twill that’s been given a thorough garment wash for lived-in softness. Two slash front pockets, a low-profile coin pocket, and unbeatable YKK hardware finish out the package. When it comes to the perfect summer wardrobe, it pays to build on solid ground.

The characteristically tight weave and mercerized yarns of this reverse-engineered military chino fabric results in a smooth hand feel and improved durability over your average chino, while a garment dye and wash ensures a broken-in feel from the very first wear. And as you put The Foundation Short through the wringer (we recommend wearing them hard and often) they’ll develop some beautiful patina, adding a touch of personal nuance to your laid back summer fit.

  • 8-oz. 100% organic cotton.
  • 5-oz. 100% organic cotton herringbone pocketing.
  • Garment dyed and washed for a vintage feel.
  • Front slash pockets allow easy entry into pockets.
  • Low profile welt coin pocket inset into waistband.
  • Two back welt pockets.
  • 4 hole vintage military style button at waistband.
  • YKK zipper fly.
  • Bound fly and outseam.
  • 8" inseam.
  • Wash cold and tumble dry low.
  • Made in China.
  • Model is 6'1", wearing size 29.

Sturdy daily drivers.

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This product is part of a small batch manufacturing run that may use exclusive materials like dead stock fabrics. The product is limited in quantity and may never be in stock again. Limited products are available for immediate shipping.

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