The LL Bean sport shorts are generally well-received for their comfort, versatility, and quality construction. Customers praise the lightweight, breathable fabric, useful pockets, and ability to wear the shorts for various activities. While a few reviewers noted issues with the waistband, inseam length, and color fading, the majority of customers are highly satisfied with the product and would recommend it.
They are well nade. Fit well. Dry fast. Strong pockets. The right length ( unless you like the below the knee 90's look)
Doc C
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September 8, 2026
Fit: True to size
Excellent product wear them everyday for all adventures!
Mark
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September 2, 2026
Great Fit
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Paddling
Great fit and washes well. Nice deep pockets! Lightweight non clinging fabric.
Summer Lover
CT
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August 24, 2026
Great Product
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Relaxing, Hunting, Paddling, Fishing, Camping, Hiking
Bought 2 colors. Size small. Weigh 150 and 5 foot 3 inch with a 30 inch waste. Excellent fit. Well made. Better than expected.
Dr C
New Jersey
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August 19, 2026
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Running or Fitness
The perfect all-around summer shorts. Very comfortable, and built to last.
Ralph
Albany, NY
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July 26, 2026
Great Amphibious Shorts
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Cycling, Casual or Every Day, Running or Fitness, Camping, Hiking
I have been buying & wearing these shorts since ~1989 and I like them. You can camp, hike, and swim in them. They dry fast, wash well, and don't wrinkle. Also great for exercising,
David
Hannibal, MO
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July 25, 2026
Disappointed
Weight: 250-260 lbs
Height: 6'2"
Size Purchased: XX-Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Fishing
Bought 6 different colors of these for our month beach vacation. Fit as expected in waist but longer than 6 inches. Didn’t have time to exchange them before we left so I kept the
Response from L.L.Bean
July 30, 2026
By Customer service team
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry you are disappointed with the shorts. You may return or exchange within 1 year with proof of purchase. A member of our team will reach out to you.
JD33
Bishop, GA
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July 14, 2026
Fit: True to size
Seem lighter than previous. Hope they last as well.
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July 13, 2026
Fit: True to size
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LLBeans mens clothing and products. Unbeatable quality!!!!!
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July 8, 2026
Great Shorts
Fit: True to size
Bought this two weeks ago. Great shorts - all purpose.
Outside Journeyman
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June 27, 2026
Fit: Too large
Last years shorts of the same style was great . The one I just bough is TERRIBLE there is really no elastic around the waist. I have another coming . I will send it back . Just v
Beach
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June 19, 2026
Great shorts
Weight: 210-220 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Cycling, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Running or Fitness
I’ve been wearing these shorts for at least 10 years. I love them! From April through November, these are all I wear!
Go to shorts
Norwich , NY
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June 18, 2026
my go to shorts
Fit: True to size
quality is good. I expect these will last a long time, just as the ones I had before from LLB
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June 8, 2026
no more
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: Too large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
If I could give "0" stars, that is what I would pick. These shorts/swim trunks have changed completely since the last time I purchased them. Beginning with the fact that what I pur
Ridgeland, SC
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June 5, 2026
Weight: 190-200 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Running or Fitness, Fishing
I have purchased the shorts in past.
I swim in them
I sleep in them
Exercise in them
Great all around
Idaho
Dallas
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June 5, 2026
Another great item
Fit: True to size
I’m 5 foot 150 pounds and everything that L.L. Bean has in a medium fits like a glove. This along with all the other clothing items I buy from L.L. Bean are super quality.
Average guy
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June 1, 2026
Shorts
Fit: True to size
Excellent shorts. It's hard to as much more in a pair of shorts than these.
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June 1, 2026
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: Too large
Used for: Hiking
Doesn’t fit like the used to, quality is different, pants were longer, waist was wider
noahg
Texas
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May 22, 2026
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I have several pair of these shorts. Fit is perfect.
Dave 26
Virginia
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May 22, 2026
Not 6 inch
Fit: Too large
These are way longer than 6 inch’s. I laid them next to other LL Bean 6 inch shorts, and these appear to be 2 inch longer.
Response from L.L.Bean
May 25, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service
We're sorry to hear that the length is not quite right. A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you.
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