Tomfoolery Chino Travel Shorts 7"
Clean Look. Travel-Ready Performance.
What makes these shorts incredible?
- Looks like a chino. Works like travel gear.
- Built for movement, without looking like it
- Secure storage that actually matters when you’re moving
- Stretch waistband + internal drawstring = TSA-friendly
- One short for flights, cities, and everything in between
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If you ever damage any of your apparel, we'll repair it for free, for life.
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The only shorts you need to pack.
We took everything we love about the Tomfoolery Travel Pants and cut them into a 7" short. Same fabric, same features, same ability to go anywhere and do just about anything.
What makes them different is how they show up.
These don’t look like outdoor shorts. No shine, no swoosh, no overly technical feel. Just a clean, chino-style short that works at dinner, on a flight, walking through a new city, or wherever the day takes you.
Under the surface, they’re built like travel gear.
The fabric is soft, stretchy, and comfortable enough to wear all day without thinking about it. A flexible waistband and internal drawstring keep the fit dialed without needing a belt, and the overall feel is easy from the second you put them on.
Storage is simple and secure. Two front zipper pockets, a rear zipper pocket, and a rear button pocket keep your essentials locked down whether you’re navigating airports, bouncing between plans, or just trying not to lose your wallet again.
These are the shorts you pack when you don’t want to overthink it. One pair that looks right, feels right, and works across everything you get into. Less technical than the Virtue. More capable than your average chino.
Features & Specs
- Best For: Travel, everyday wear, casual nights out, light hikes, and anywhere you want to look put together without sacrificing comfort
- Fabric: Soft, stretchy, breathable performance fabric with a clean, non-technical look
- Fit: Modern chino-style fit with a 7" inseam for balanced coverage and mobility
- Waistband: Stretch waistband with belt loops and internal adjustable drawstring for a secure, customizable fit
- Storage: Two front zippered pockets, one rear zippered pocket, and one rear button pocket to secure essentials
- Comfort: Lightweight feel with enough stretch for unrestricted movement
- Style: Clean, minimal aesthetic that works anywhere
- Durability: Built to last and backed by our free lifetime repair program
Fabric Details / Weight
- Fabric: 100% Polyester
- Weight: 285g (taken from size M)
- Fabric weight: 222gsm
Wash / Care Instructions
Wash in cold water with like colors and air dry to extend the life of the garment.
Shipping / Returns
- Fast & Free Shipping: Available on all U.S. orders.
- Free Returns & Exchanges: Items must be new and unwashed.
- Expedited Shipping Cutoff: Orders placed by 12 PM PST ship the same day. Orders placed after 12 PM PST ship the next business day.
- International Shipping: Free on orders over $100.
- More Info: Visit our Shipping & Returns page for full details.
What Customers Are Saying...
Mike M.
Outstanding Casual Shorts
They work well as casual attire for nights out and social events, but function just as well for hiking and outdoor activity.
Matt C.
A+++
Absolutely love these shorts - the fit is great, they’re super versatile, and the stretchy fabric feels comfy yet durable.
Gabriel S.
Best Pair of Shorts
I bought these after loving the pants. I wore the pants all over Europe on holiday and now wear the shorts everywhere at home. They are comfy and look great!
Why We Made Them
The KETL Commitment
We develop premium fabrics and trims, build our gear to last, and back it with free lifetime repairs. If we can fix it, we will, for as long as you own it. Learn more about our Lifetime Repair Program.
Two front zipper pockets + rear zipper pocket to keep essentials safe.
Keeps plumbers crack at bay.
Internal drawstring keeps snug fit and traveling easy.
Two front zipper pockets + rear zipper pocket to keep essentials safe.
Keeps plumbers crack at bay.
Internal drawstring keeps snug fit and traveling easy.
Pair Them With...
As someone who wants to support small businesses I bought these shorts as a test of the Ketl brand. So far I'm really enjoying wearing them but with fall finally here I will probably put them through next summer. That said, I love the internal tie so I don't always have to put on a belt. They are very comfortable and the security of the pockets is what I was looking for. Plus they look good.
Super comfortable with a polished look
Shorts work great for traveling and with assisting the 7 dwarfs with mining! On a serious note they have been comfortable with heat and humidity as well as 30k steps per day!
Great!
My favorite new shorts. Love the zippered pockets, silicone waist liner, and fixed inner drawstring to tighten things up in a pinch
Quality build with smart features. Material has heft and looks like a dressy cotton short, but is light, stretchy, and comfortable. Love the well considered features like: zip front and back pockets, hook for hanging, and sunglasses loop. Will wear these on my next vacation flight.
5'11 and 175 - 7" length shows a little more thigh for when I want a more athletic, modern look.
Quality build with smart features. Material has heft and looks like a dressy cotton short, but is light, stretchy, and comfortable. Love the well considered features like: zip front and back pockets, hook for hanging, and sunglasses loop. Will wear these on my next vacation flight.
5'11 and 175 - 9" gives a little more thigh coverages when I want a more conservative look.
I love these shorts! They really look dressy but yet they don’t look out of place when paired with a tee. Super comfortable!
So glad they made the Tomfoolery available as shorts. I have multiple pairs of the pants and these are great as shorts.
I love these shorts, every bit as durable and functional as Skid Mark. They’ve become my everyday short for every activity.
What perplexes me is their sizing. I have a 34.5in waist, which puts me squarely in the middle of Large. But as you can see from the pics, the large is at least two inches too big, and because the drawstring is internal, it looks silly if you try and tighten them down. I returned the Large and exchanged for the Medium, and the fit is PERFECT.
The odd piece is that their top sizing is spot on for me - length, chest, and sleeve - so the mismatch on the bottom is puzzling.
I have a 35"waist so I ordered the XL but it was too big. I followed the return instructions and reorder the Large which came very fast and the whole process was excellent. I have been wearing them for two months and I love these shorts. I am ordering the full length pants for travel.
Shorts are really well built, don’t wrinkle, true to size, love the drawstrings and waistband, fold well for travel.
Super comfy. Great fit
Love these shorts, and really anything from Ketl Mtn! Perfect cut and length for a 5'9" guy who is always between sizes.
I started out with the Tomfoolery pants which I love , so I ordered another pair and then I ordered the tomfoolery shorts and they are also the best I’ve owned !! Don’t hesitate to add them to your collection!
This is my first shorts purchase. I have the many of the pants version of these. Very happy with the durability of these. Been working in the garage and getting them nice and dirty.
