Shorts Have Never Been Cooler. Literally.
The best lightweight shorts for summer's hottest weather
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Italian linen shorts with a drawstring waist by Joyce ($149).
We're officially in the thick of summer now. The brightest days and hottest temps are here (or just around the corner), so it's time to start showing some leg. A simple scroll through Instagram will show you how the coolest guys are wearing them these days. It's a basic formula, really: Simple shirt (either a plain tee or patterned camp collar) with a pair of lightweight shorts that hit right at mid-thigh. The shorts are cut from breezy material, from washed linens and cottons to more technical, sport-influenced fabrics. The choice is yours. And it's an easy one to make because there are so many good options available right now.
Take It Easy
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Stüssy, $70
![Ovadia & Sons Lightweight Summer Shorts](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_lightweight_mens_shorts_062519/art-ovadia_and_sons_lightweight_summer_shorts.jpg)
Ovadia & Sons, $130
![Nike Lightweight Summer Shorts](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_lightweight_mens_shorts_062519/art-nike_lightweight_summer_shorts.jpg)
Nike, $70 / $59.97
![Wellen Lightweight Summer Shorts](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_lightweight_mens_shorts_062519/art-wellen_lightweight_summer_shorts.jpg)
Wellen, $68
![Todd Snyder Lightweight Summer Shorts](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_lightweight_mens_shorts_062519/art-todd_snyder_lightweight_summer_shorts.jpg)
Todd Snyder, $148
![Life After Denim Lightweight Summer Shorts](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_lightweight_mens_shorts_062519/art-life_after_denim_lightweight_summer_shorts.jpg)
Life After Denim, $118 / $82.60
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Herschel Supply Co., $79.99
Wallace & Barnes, 69.50 / $65
Alex Mill, $88
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Folk, $175
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Aimé Leon Dore, $140
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