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HIKING SHORTS | CROPPED PANTS

It's no secret that Cimalp's versatile trail-to-town hiking shorts are light, comfortable, sturdy and stretchable.
Featuring fabrics such as Cimaflex®, Quick Dry®, Kevlar®, and Ripstop is. Find the perfect fit for you. 

Free shipping from £100 to the UK & from 65€ to Ireland | Free Return | Secured payment

It's no secret that Cimalp's versatile trail-to-town hiking shorts are light, comfortable, sturdy and stretchable.
Featuring fabrics such as Cimaflex®, Quick Dry®, Kevlar®, and Ripstop is. Find the perfect fit for you. 

Free shipping from £100 to the UK & from 65€ to Ireland | Free Return | Secured payment

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What do I need to know before buying hiking shorts?


Hiking shorts are a fantastic bit of kit to throw on when the weather is warm and dry. – ultra-light, airy and practical, they maximise your freedom of movement. From mountain trails to town-based excursions or a post-hike social, technical hiking shorts are available in a host of fabrics and with numerous features, so you can enjoy your favourite outdoor activities in total comfort.

FREEDOM OF MOVEMENTS FIRST

While the beauty of wearing shorts for hikes and treks may be their simplicity, they’re nevertheless sophisticated in their construction. The nature and cut of shorts allow for the freedom of movement, and manufacturers extend this quality further using stretch panels, inserts and innovative materials. Differently weighted stretch fabrics are used to create widely differing characteristics, from ultra-lightweight mountain shorts that are ideal for speed hiking and trail running, to sturdier shorts with multiple pockets and more selective use of stretch materials, ideally suited to longer treks and wider seasonal use.

ADVANCED SOLUTIONS

Hi-tech materials and treatments deliver numerous other performance gains to the humble hiking short. The longer you’re out in the great outdoors, the more important sun protection becomes. Look out for a high UPF rating to make sure they are suitable for hot summer treks. As well as UV protection, many technical shorts are made of advanced fabrics that include treatments against mountain hikers’ common enemies such as ticks and mosquitoes, making them ideal for adventures from spring right through to autumn.

 

Durable water repellent (DWR) treatment is another feature to look out for. DWR helps prevent moisture and stains, so your shorts stay looking good even on tough mountain hikes and extended trips – and they’ll dry incredibly quickly if you need to give them a quick wash. Some quick-drying fabrics are also anti-bacterial and odourless, again adding to their practicality and wearability out on the trail. 

Explore our hiking clothing ranges and complete your trekking gear by visiting our dedicated pages:

- Shorts, Skirts and Cropped Trousers for women

- Hiking Trousers