Both the Chubbies and the Birddogs are surprisingly versatile and really do serve as viable options for a ton of different outfits without looking out of place.īetween the two pairs of shorts, the longer length and wider cut of the Birddogs was just not perfect for my body type. During my time with each pair, I’ve worn the shorts to the gym, with a t-shirt at a friend’s apartment, and even with a button-down shirt for a weekend brunch. Probably the most important point for each pair of shorts is how well they both work with a number of different outfits. Having those couple extra pockets to sneak your wallet or keys into always makes a difference to me because I almost never carry a bag with me, so the pockets are all I’ve got. One small advantage that Birddogs has is the sheer number of nifty zipper pockets you can store things in. Additionally, while the designs I chose were heather grey and forest green, both Birddogs and Chubbies have a massive variety of colors and patterns you can choose between with 21 and 20 different options, respectively. On the outside, the Birddogs shorts have just a slightly wider fit and thicker seams on the bottom of the shorts. The Birddogs shorts are just slightly longer with a six-inch inseam while the Chubbies have a 5.5-inch one. When it comes pure to the look of the shorts, both are pretty similar to one another. The shorts have an inseam that is just half an inch different in length and a price tag within two bucks of one another. Both shorts have an interior liner and are made of flexible and breathable materials.

Each of these shorts are designed for active use as well as casual wear around. The question then becomes, which pair of shorts is actually better? Luckily for you, I tried them both, and here is what you need to know.įirst things, first, the two shorts I tried specifically from each company were the Coach Cockburn Gym Shorts from Birddogs and The Greeneries Sport Shorts from Chubbies. There are two prominent companies that both offer exactly this: Birddogs and Chubbies. With that in mind, having a pair of athletic-style shorts that are still stylish enough to be worn casually is like finding the holy grail. In what is starting to feel like an eternal summer of sweltering heat, owning breathable and cool shorts is absolutely mandatory. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Scouted/The Daily Beast/Birddogs/Chubbies

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