Särmä Common Denim Shorts
As difficult as it is to find proper standard jeans, the hunt for equally nice jeans shorts isn't any easier. They all tend to be off in some way. Well, now you can stop searching! These are like our Common Jeans but with a shorter leg!
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As difficult as it is to find proper standard jeans, the hunt for equally nice jeans shorts isn't any easier. They all tend to be off in some way. Well, now you can stop searching! These are like our Common Jeans but with a shorter leg!
Model update 2022: all new shorts have a reduced inseam length of 23 cm / 9," and the black ones have switched to a heavier fabric. The old models have the inseam indicated next to the waist size, and the new versions are phased in size by size.
- No-nonsense classic model
- High waist
- Zipper fly
- Fabric
- Blue fabric: Cotton 98.7%; Elastane 1.3%; weight 390 g/m2 (11.5 oz)
- Black fabric: Cotton 99%; Elastane 1%; weight 458 g/m2 (13.5 oz)
- Black fabric w. 36 cm / 15" inseam: Cotton 98%; Elastane 2%; weight 322 g/m2 (9.5 oz)
In short, these are what jeans are supposed to be but in a short form: durable, comfortable, and clean. These fit even if you're not a slim-legged hipster who hangs his trousers halfway down, and there definitely is no stone washing or ready-made holes!
Then there's the price too. These are good quality jeans shorts, made in Finland/Estonia. A good pair of denim shorts don't need to cost hundreds of bucks.
These have what is nowadays called a high waist, which is not high at all if you're seen military surplus. The waist ends just below the navel, and the leg ends well above the knee. Zipper fly and six belt loops - the loops are large enough for wide belts too.
Proper material
The problem with jeans is that if it's not "slim fit", it's made of some pre-washed or pre-torn crap. That is not the case with these! These actually look like a pair of new jeans shorts with a nice indigo shade. The only treatment these have had is the removal of starch, and that's it. This means they're also pre-shrunk, so you don't have to worry about that either.
The blue fabric is Cotton 98.7%; Elastane 1.3%; weight 390 g/m2 (11.5 oz)
Black fabric: Cotton 79%; Organic Cotton 20%; Elastane 1%; weight 458 g/m2 (13.5 oz)
These are very comfortable and pretty hard-wearing. The metal parts on these are nickel-free, and the black fabric has a Stay Black treatment.
Size info
Sizes in normal jeans sizes, but with no different lengths, the leg inseam is 23 cm (9") in every size. If you already know your jeans size, it's probably the same with these too.
The cut on these is just a tad roomy. The manufacturer states that there's probably two different sizes that fit you:
- Measure your hip circumference from the widest point and look at our size chart.
- A) Regular fit - pick a size with the same hip circumference as yours.
- B) Tight fit - pick a size with hip circumference a notch smaller than yours.
Our model normally wears size 36", but here he's sporting a pair of 34" jeans.
Below you can find a size chart with the actual measurements. These are pre-shrunk so they won't get any tighter.
Size | Waistband | Hip | Cuff |
---|---|---|---|
28" | 76 cm | 97 cm | 42.5 cm |
30" | 81 cm | 102 cm | 44.3 cm |
32" | 86 cm | 107 cm | 46.1 cm |
33" | 88.5 cm | 109.5 cm | 47 cm |
34" | 91 cm | 112 cm | 47.9 cm |
35" | 93.5 cm | 114.5 cm | 48.8 cm |
36" | 96 cm | 117 cm | 49.7 cm |
38" | 101 cm | 122 cm | 50.5 cm |
40" | 106 cm | 127 cm | 53.3 cm |
42" | 111 cm | 132 cm | 55.1 cm |
44" | 116 cm | 137 cm | 56.9 cm |
46" | 121 cm | 142 cm | 58.7 cm |
48" | 126 cm | 147 cm | 60.5 cm |
Made in Finland/Estonia
The subcontractor is the Finnish company MASI - the paperwork & finishing washes are done here, while the sewing work itself is made just over the gulf in Estonia.
Kierto Circular Economy
Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.
Carbon Footprint
The estimated amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the production of one single item is 14.5 kg CO2e. The estimation includes the entire production of the item, from the raw materials up until the finalized product exiting the factory. Read more about the calculation method.
Varusteleka Särmä
Särmä is our own brand of clothing and equipment. When you buy Särmä, you get purpose-built stuff at a decent price. They will serve their purpose well in outdoor and everyday use and won't cost you an arm and a leg! For further reading, check out the Varusteleka's Särmä page.
Särmä products are covered by a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For further information, please read our detailed warranty guide.
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Sami K. 26.05.2017 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Teemu K. 30.05.2017 Verified purchase
Roni S. 25.07.2017 Verified purchase
Markku R. 17.06.2019 Verified purchase
Seuraavan kerran kun tilaan tavaraa, niin ostan toiset, että on koko kesäksi pöksyt. Sen verran siistit, että setämies kehtaa olla ihmistenkin kanssa tekemisissä nämä jalassa.
Vieläkö sais taktisiin farkkuihin pohjautuvan version!
Kristian H. 16.08.2019 Verified purchase
Suurin miinus, että vähän paksuhkot ja tukalahkot shortseiksi.
Janne V. 14.04.2020 Verified purchase
Erkki H. 12.06.2020 Verified purchase
Otto S. 08.07.2020 Verified purchase
Ainut "miinuspuoli" on se että shortsit on niin pitkät, että lahkeita saa kääriä turhan paljon/paksusti/leveästi että niiden alareuna on ns. oikealla korkeudella, joka siis on polven yläpuolella! Useimpien kuvien mukaisesti 3/4 -housuina käytettynä nää on kyllä melko nolot, ellei satu olemaan yli 60-v naisihminen. Mutta on nää muuten niin hyvät ettei voi pisteitä vähentää (ja pitkäjalkaisille varmasti mainiot), eli joko sitä meikäläinen tottuu käärittyihin lahkeisiin tai sitten pitää opetella lyhentämään itse. 5/5
Miroslav S. 01.08.2020 Verified purchase
There is a little hole close to the fly and the stitching on the fly is coming undone.
Otherwise the cut, fit and materials are perfect.
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