Whether you work in an office or at a marina, the rugged Patagonia Men's Custodian Shorts feel comfortable all day long. Patagonia didn't pre-wash these organic cotton shorts, so you get to break them in. The regular-fit Custodians feature a zippered fly topped with a button that has a flying fish insignia.
Bottom Line: Wear the clean-cut, durable Custodian Shorts to work or play.
I'm pleased with these shorts. Great fit and solid fabric. I decided to purchase because of the organic cotton fabric. These sit properly on my waist and don't sag. The non sag factor is important when mounting and dismounting my bike. Yes these do have cell phone/mp3 pocket on the left thigh, I find it useful. I plan on wearing these for years to come because of the strong fabric and construction. Right on Backcountry and Patagonia!
I ordered a pair of these thinking they would be pretty effective hiking shorts. That they are, no questions asked. They are built to last, which makes for a pretty good investment. However, they're a good bit longer on me than I like. Granted, my legs are perhaps a bit shorter than most, but they fall right on top of the knee. That would be my only gripe with them. Other than that, an excellent pair of shorts.
These shorts are alright, but I wasn't overly impressed. I don't think the photos show it well and it's not listed in the specs, but there is a cell-phone sized pocked midway down on the left side. They are a little too formal and stiff for taste, but seem like they'll last a good while.
