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  • ACT ShellLight Race Shorts

    ACT ShellLight Race Shorts

    ACT ShellLight Race Shorts

    Black

    £84.95 GBP
    Sale price  £84.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
    New
  • Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Dark Grey Ripstop

    £54.95 GBP
    Sale price  £54.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
    New
  • FrizmWORKS Backsatin Essential Fatigue Shorts

    FrizmWORKS Backsatin Essential Fatigue Shorts

    FrizmWORKS Backsatin Essential Fatigue Shorts

    Black

    £99.95 GBP
    Sale price  £99.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
    New
  • FrizmWORKS Backsatin Essential Fatigue Shorts

    FrizmWORKS Backsatin Essential Fatigue Shorts

    FrizmWORKS Backsatin Essential Fatigue Shorts

    Khaki Beige

    £99.95 GBP
    Sale price  £99.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
    New
  • Service Works Classic Chef Shorts

    Service Works Classic Chef Shorts

    Service Works Classic Chef Shorts

    Slate

    £58.95 GBP
    Sale price  £58.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
    New
  • Dime Classic Jersey Sweatshorts

    Dime Classic Jersey Sweatshorts

    Dime Classic Jersey Sweatshorts

    Brown Washed

    £84.95 GBP
    Sale price  £84.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
    New
  • Adidas Originals Sprinter Shorts

    Adidas Originals Sprinter Shorts

    Adidas Originals Sprinter Shorts

    Khaki

    £39.95 GBP
    Sale price  £39.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
    New
  • Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Faun Green Ripstop

    £54.95 GBP
    Sale price  £54.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Pexwear Tradesman Shorts

    Blue Black Ripstop

    £54.95 GBP
    Sale price  £54.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Brixton Everyday Vintage Wash Shorts

    Brixton Everyday Vintage Wash Shorts

    Brixton Everyday Vintage Wash Shorts

    Midnight Blue

    £64.95 GBP
    Sale price  £64.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Carhartt WIP Chase Swim Trunks

    Carhartt WIP Chase Swim Trunks

    Carhartt WIP Chase Swim Trunks

    Shady Green/Gold

    £59.95 GBP
    Sale price  £59.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Carhartt WIP Chase Swim Trunks

    Carhartt WIP Chase Swim Trunks

    Carhartt WIP Chase Swim Trunks

    Shady Purple/Gold

    £59.95 GBP
    Sale price  £59.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Carhartt WIP Floyde Shorts

    Carhartt WIP Floyde Shorts

    Carhartt WIP Floyde Shorts

    Ristretto Garment Dyed

    £94.95 GBP
    Sale price  £94.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Obey Relaxer Short

    Obey Relaxer Short

    Obey Relaxer Short

    Black

    £79.95 GBP
    Sale price  £79.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Obey Emerson Denim Short

    Obey Emerson Denim Short

    Obey Emerson Denim Short

    Washed Black

    £79.95 GBP
    Sale price  £79.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Folk Relaxed Assembly Short

    Folk Relaxed Assembly Short

    Folk Relaxed Assembly Short

    Light Sage Mini Stripe

    £124.95 GBP
    Sale price  £124.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Folk Relaxed Assembly Short

    Folk Relaxed Assembly Short

    Folk Relaxed Assembly Short

    Black Seersucker

    £124.95 GBP
    Sale price  £124.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Service Works Classic Chef Shorts

    Service Works Classic Chef Shorts

    Service Works Classic Chef Shorts

    Dark Navy

    £58.95 GBP
    Sale price  £58.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Service Works Polka Dot Chef Shorts

    Service Works Polka Dot Chef Shorts

    Service Works Polka Dot Chef Shorts

    Navy

    £58.95 GBP
    Sale price  £58.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • NN.07 Gregor Casual Drawstring Linen Shorts

    NN.07 Gregor Casual Drawstring Linen Shorts

    NN.07 Gregor Casual Drawstring Linen Shorts

    Dusky Port

    £109.95 GBP
    Sale price  £109.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • NN.07 Aden Linen Shorts

    NN.07 Aden Linen Shorts

    NN.07 Aden Linen Shorts

    Navy Blue

    £124.95 GBP
    Sale price  £124.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Satisfy Rippy Cordura 5" Trail Shorts

    Satisfy Rippy Cordura 5" Trail Shorts

    Satisfy Rippy Cordura 5" Trail Shorts

    Black

    £209.95 GBP
    Sale price  £209.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Columbia Mountaindale Cargo Shorts

    Columbia Mountaindale Cargo Shorts

    Columbia Mountaindale Cargo Shorts

    Ancient Fossil

    £39.95 GBP
    Sale price  £39.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Columbia PFG Uncharted Shorts

    Columbia PFG Uncharted Shorts

    Columbia PFG Uncharted Shorts

    Grove Green

    £49.95 GBP
    Sale price  £49.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Parlez Resort Shorts

    Parlez Resort Shorts

    Parlez Resort Shorts

    Midnight

    £69.95 GBP
    Sale price  £69.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Parlez Resort Shorts

    Parlez Resort Shorts

    Parlez Resort Shorts

    Amber

    £69.95 GBP
    Sale price  £69.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Acid Running 2-in-1 Shorts

    Acid Running 2-in-1 Shorts

    Acid Running 2-in-1 Shorts

    Riverstone

    £94.95 GBP
    Sale price  £94.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Acid Running 2-in-1 Shorts

    Acid Running 2-in-1 Shorts

    Acid Running 2-in-1 Shorts

    Phantom

    £94.95 GBP
    Sale price  £94.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Patagonia Baggies Naturals Shorts

    Patagonia Baggies Naturals Shorts

    Patagonia Baggies Naturals Shorts

    Melt Away: Still Blue

    £64.95 GBP
    Sale price  £64.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • The North Face Class V Pathfinder 5" Pull-On Shorts

    The North Face Class V Pathfinder 5" Pull-On Shorts

    The North Face Class V Pathfinder 5" Pull-On Shorts

    TNF Black

    £43.95 GBP
    Sale price  £43.95 GBP Regular price  £54.95 GBP -20%
    20% Off
  • The North Face Class V Pathfinder 5" Pull-On Shorts

    The North Face Class V Pathfinder 5" Pull-On Shorts

    The North Face Class V Pathfinder 5" Pull-On Shorts

    Dust Orange

    £54.95 GBP
    Sale price  £54.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Satisfy Space-O 5" Shorts

    Satisfy Space-O 5" Shorts

    Satisfy Space-O 5" Shorts

    Falcon

    £139.95 GBP
    Sale price  £139.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Snow Peak New Standard Easy Shorts

    Snow Peak New Standard Easy Shorts

    Snow Peak New Standard Easy Shorts

    Brown

    £49.95 GBP
    Sale price  £49.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Norse Projects Kattegat Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Norse Projects Kattegat Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Norse Projects Kattegat Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Peapod

    £63.95 GBP
    Sale price  £63.95 GBP Regular price  £79.95 GBP -20%
    20% Off
  • Norse Projects Kattegat Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Norse Projects Kattegat Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Norse Projects Kattegat Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Cowhide

    £63.95 GBP
    Sale price  £63.95 GBP Regular price  £79.95 GBP -20%
    20% Off
  • Norse Projects Sund Relaxed Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Norse Projects Sund Relaxed Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Norse Projects Sund Relaxed Recycled Nylon Swim Shorts

    Dark Navy

    £71.95 GBP
    Sale price  £71.95 GBP Regular price  £89.95 GBP -20%
    20% Off
  • Adidas Originals Sprinter Shorts

    Adidas Originals Sprinter Shorts

    Adidas Originals Sprinter Shorts

    Preloved Blue/Ice Tangerine

    £39.95 GBP
    Sale price  £39.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Carhartt WIP Simple Shorts

    Carhartt WIP Simple Shorts

    Carhartt WIP Simple Shorts

    Vesuvius (Rinsed)

    £64.95 GBP
    Sale price  £64.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • OBEY Easy Trail Shorts

    OBEY Easy Trail Shorts

    OBEY Easy Trail Shorts

    Mediterranean Faded Wash

    £63.95 GBP
    Sale price  £63.95 GBP Regular price  £79.95 GBP -20%
    20% Off
  • OBEY Commons Shorts

    OBEY Commons Shorts

    OBEY Commons Shorts

    Black Faded Wash

    £63.95 GBP
    Sale price  £63.95 GBP Regular price  £79.95 GBP -20%
    20% Off
  • OBEY Coen Pleated Plaid Shorts

    OBEY Coen Pleated Plaid Shorts

    OBEY Coen Pleated Plaid Shorts

    Vetiver Multi

    £69.95 GBP
    Sale price  £69.95 GBP Regular price  £89.95 GBP -22%
    22% Off
  • Norrona Falketind Flex1 Light Shorts

    Norrona Falketind Flex1 Light Shorts

    Norrona Falketind Flex1 Light Shorts

    Caviar Black

    £99.95 GBP
    Sale price  £99.95 GBP Regular price  £128.95 GBP -22%
    22% Off
  • Patagonia Baggies Lights 6" Shorts

    Patagonia Baggies Lights 6" Shorts

    Patagonia Baggies Lights 6" Shorts

    New Navy

    £69.95 GBP
    Sale price  £69.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Patagonia Baggies Lights 6" Shorts

    Patagonia Baggies Lights 6" Shorts

    Patagonia Baggies Lights 6" Shorts

    Basin Green

    £69.95 GBP
    Sale price  £69.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Patagonia Lightweight All-Wear Gi 9" Shorts

    Patagonia Lightweight All-Wear Gi 9" Shorts

    Patagonia Lightweight All-Wear Gi 9" Shorts

    Basin Green

    £89.95 GBP
    Sale price  £89.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Patagonia Lightweight All-Wear Gi 9" Shorts

    Patagonia Lightweight All-Wear Gi 9" Shorts

    Patagonia Lightweight All-Wear Gi 9" Shorts

    Black

    £89.95 GBP
    Sale price  £89.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Patagonia Outdoor Everyday 6" Shorts

    Patagonia Outdoor Everyday 6" Shorts

    Patagonia Outdoor Everyday 6" Shorts

    Basin Green

    £79.95 GBP
    Sale price  £79.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP
  • Patagonia Nomader Shorts

    Patagonia Nomader Shorts

    Patagonia Nomader Shorts

    Forge Grey

    £84.95 GBP
    Sale price  £84.95 GBP Regular price  £0.00 GBP

Urban Industry Shorts: Premium Streetwear, Outdoor & Utility Legwear

Page Title: Men's Designer & Outdoor Shorts | Carhartt WIP, Gramicci & More Meta Description: Shop the curated Urban Industry shorts collection. Featuring technical outdoor gear from Patagonia & Gramicci to streetwear icons like Carhartt WIP. Fast shipping.

Summing Up the Urban Industry Shorts Collection

The Urban Industry shorts collection is a meticulously curated range that bridges the gap between rugged outdoor performance and contemporary street aesthetics. Recognising that summer legwear requires a balance of breathability and durability, we stock a diverse portfolio of world-renowned brands. From the climbing-inspired engineering of Gramicci and the sustainable, high-alpine pedigree of Patagonia, to the refined utilitarianism of Carhartt WIP, our selection is built for the "gear-head" and the style-conscious alike. Whether you are navigating technical trails in Ripstop fabrics or seeking a classic Heritage look for the city, our collection prioritises functional excellence. We also include specialist arrivals from Dispatches, offering workshop-ready utility, and performance-led Nike Swim options for seamless transitions from land to water.

How Our Shorts Collection Stacks Up

Our technical selection is defined by superior material science and ergonomic design, ensuring every pair serves a specific functional purpose:

  • 180-Degree Gusseted Crotch: A hallmark of technical climbing apparel and the Gramicci Brand, this diamond-shaped fabric insert eliminates seam tension, allowing for maximum range of motion during high-output activities like bouldering or skating.

  • High-Tenacity Ripstop Fabrics: Many of our utility shorts utilise high-denier cotton or nylon ripstop, featuring a cross-hatch weave that prevents small nicks from becoming full-scale tears.

  • DWR-Coated Synthetics: Our amphibious offerings often feature Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finishes and moisture-wicking linings, facilitating rapid evaporation and comfort in humid UK climates.

  • Integrated Webbing Systems: Eliminating the need for traditional belts, several of our technical models feature built-in nylon webbing with single-handed tension locks, perfect for reducing bulk under rucksack waist straps.

The Urban Industry Take on Shorts

In the UK, the "shorts season" is notoriously unpredictable, requiring versatile styling. For a contemporary aesthetic, we recommend pairing wide-leg technical shorts with heavyweight socks and trail footwear. When it comes to sizing, guidance varies by brand: for certain climbing styles, many customers choose to size down for a more locked-in technical fit due to the elasticated waist, whereas with workwear silhouettes, sticking to your true waist size ensures the intended relaxed, utilitarian drape. 

Our Shorts FAQ

What is the difference between 5-inch and 7-inch inseams? The 5-inch inseam offers a vintage, athletic look that ends mid-thigh, providing maximum ventilation. The 7-inch inseam provides more coverage, typically resting just above the knee, suited for hiking or casual city wear.

Are the swim shorts suitable for all-day wear? Yes. Modern performance hybrids use fast-drying fabrics and mesh linings that are designed to look like standard casual shorts while offering the performance of technical swimwear.

How should I wash my technical ripstop shorts? To preserve the integrity of the fabric and any water-resistant coatings, we recommend a cool machine wash at 30 degrees. Avoid fabric softeners, as these can clog the pores of technical membranes and reduce the effectiveness of moisture-wicking properties.

Why buy your shorts from Urban Industry?

Urban Industry has been a mainstay of the UK streetwear and outdoor scene since 2002. Based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, we have spent over two decades curating a selection of the world's best brands, ensuring every item in our warehouse meets our rigorous standards for quality and sustainability. Our longevity is backed by thousands of five-star reviews on Trustpilot, Google, and Judge.me, reflecting our commitment to authentic customer service. When you shop with us, you are supporting an independent British business that provides Fast Shipping globally, ensuring your gear arrives exactly when you need it.