Walking Shorts

Walking is a fun and relaxing exercise and what's best about it is that you can do it anywhere, anytime. While walking, you want to wear clothing that is comfortable, especially in the warmer months of the year. That is why there's walking shorts. For men, they're casual, hanging out shorts and many active wear and alternative sport brands make walking shorts. They have a similar cut to men's board shorts but are made in cotton or twill. Many times the fabric is light, not heavy like denim. For women, walking shorts are similar to women's board shorts. They hit slightly above the mid-thigh and are made of cotton or twill. Walking shorts are very comfortable and you feel unrestricted in them.

Surf and skate brands like Quiksilver, Hurley, Billabong, Rusty and Etnies all make walking shorts. They all have a similar style: flat front, hip pockets, button and zipper closure and come in plaid patterns and solid neutral colors. For men, the colors are usually black, brown, white, tan, khaki and green. The plaid patterns get a little more funky with brighter colors interlaced in the plaid. For women, the colors get a little brighter and prettier in pinks, purples, blues and yellows.

We can't forget brands like Volcom, Roxy, O'Neill and Reef. These surf and skate companies make excellent clothing, sunglasses, watches, shoes and more to complete a surf or skate lifestyle. Their walking shorts are of no exception.

Walking shorts are common for people to skateboard in because of their comfort and unrestricted fit. You can do kick flips and back side 180s very comfortably without ripping a seam. We suppose you could even surf in them if you don't mind wet, salty shorts for a while. They don't dry as fast as their board short counterparts.

Fox is not a surf or skate company but it is an alternative sport brand that supports motocross. The styles between most alternative sport companies are interchangeable and so is their fashion. Fox has walking shorts as well with the same exact style, fit and colors.

So if you're looking for a pair of shorts to hang out in, a pair to skateboard in, a pair to BMX in or a pair to sightsee in, walking shorts is what you're looking for. They are comfortable and versatile. They all mostly fit the same, so go with a brand, color or pattern that you like. We think you'll never wear anything else.