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Shorts are a highly divisive area of men’s clothing. While many swear by them, others stay a safe distance from anything but pants at all times. Regardless of personal taste, summer makes even the staunchest shorts haters wonder what life would be like with their knees in the open air. Whether you’re new to the shorts game or you’ve been in it for years, we’ve rounded up our favorite affordable shorts, all of which come in at under $100.

Summer’s a time of activity, after all, and you don’t want to have to worry about dirtying a pair of luxury cut-offs. With selections from Nike to Fear of God to Patagonia, this roundup covers the length and breadth of affordable shorts.

Browse our favorite shorts under $100 below.

adidas Adicolor Shorts

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adidasAdicolor Adibreak Shorts
$60
Buy at adidas US

adidas opts for a classic blue-and-white color scheme to display a retro-style logos in the style of old-school track wear.

Nike Jordan Essentials Fleece Shorts

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JordanFleece 'Heroes' Shorts
$85
Buy at NIKE

Nike's Jordan Essentials range elevates everyday items. This pair of shorts features embroidered detailing and faded pinstripe motif.

Carhartt WIP Brown Simple Shorts

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Carhartt WIPSimple Shorts
$70
Buy at ssense

These shorts are pretty straightforward. Made of Carhartt's signature twill, these are the capped cargos you'll need for hotter weather's workwear fit.

Billionaire Boys Printed Shorts

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Billionaire Boys ClubPrinted Shorts
$77
Buy at ssense

Sweatpants for summer? Don't mind if we do.

Fear of God Cotton Blend Jersey Drawstring Shorts

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FOG - Fear Of God EssentialsCotton-Blend Jersey Drawstring Shorts
$75
Buy at Mr Porter

Short shorts that are also sweats? We'll double down on the above.

BDG Denim Cargo Shorts

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BDGFormula Denim Cargo Short
$79
Buy at Urban Outfitters

With an array of practical pockets, these babies go to show that less fabric most certainly does not have to mean less functionality. Whatever you'd usually stow in a jacket, you know where to put it.

GUESS Herringbone Denim Short

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GUESSHerringbone Denim Short
$89
Buy at Urban Outfitters

Jorts are all the rave anyhow, but if you lent them a little something extra like here, they become all the more irresistible.

Patagonia Bermudas

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PatagoniaOrganic-Cotton-Blend Bermuda Shorts
$90
Buy at Farfetch

A cropped chino, if you will. nothing more, nothing less, classic summer bottoms you can do no wrong with.

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