Best hiking shorts 2024 | Tested and reviewed

The sun is shining and it’s time to ditch full-length trousers in favour of walking shorts. Not sure what to look for? Let us help you out…

Not as many pockets as others

Features
3.5
Construction
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Performance
4.5
Value
4.0
Sustainability
3.5

Men's sizes	XS - XL
Women's sizes	N/A
Weight	192g
Material	90% recycled nylon, 10% elastane

Features
4.0
Construction
4.5
Comfort
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Sustainability
4.5

Men's sizes	30 - 38
Women's sizes	N/A
Weight	400g
Material	98% 280gsm organic cotton, 2% elastane

Features
5.0
Construction
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
3.5
Sustainability
4.0

Men's sizes	29 - 44in
Women's sizes	N/A (Women's Nikka Shorts size UK 6 - 20)
Weight	287g
Material	G-1000 Air Stretch (52% recycled polyester, 13% polyester, 35% organic cotton)

Features
3.5
Construction
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Performance
4.5
Value
3.5
Sustainability
3.5

Men's sizes	30 - 38in
Women's sizes	N/A (Women's Terra Stretch Lite UK 8 - 18)
Weight	240g
Material	Raptor Flex (88% nylon, 12% elastane) w/ PFC-free DWR

Features
3.0
Construction
4.0
Comfort
4.5
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Sustainability
3.0

Men's sizes	28 - 40in
Women's sizes	UK 6 - 22
Weight	225g
Material	94% recycled polyester, 6% elastane