Virtue Hybrid Shorts 7"
Amphibious: Land or Water | Zipper Pockets | 4-Way Stretch
What makes these shorts incredible?
- Moves with you. Never restricts.
- Dries fast after sweat, rain, or a quick dip.
- Built for land and water. No outfit change needed.
- Secure pockets that won’t dump your stuff mid-move.
- Lightweight comfort you’ll forget you’re wearing.
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One pair of shorts for everything.
Built to replace half the shorts in your drawer.
One pair that can hike, swim, travel, and handle whatever the day turns into without needing to change.
A super stretchy, lightweight fabric moves with you and dries quickly after sweat, rain, or a spontaneous jump in the water. No stiffness, no restriction, no soggy shorts for hours after.
The 7" inseam hits that sweet spot between performance and everyday wear, while a gusseted construction keeps things comfortable through long days of movement. Functional pockets are dialed without excess bulk, including two mesh-lined zippered front pockets and secure rear storage.
We refined the waistband with a stretchy fit and secure snap button closure for all-day comfort that stays put, plus a snap closure on the rear pocket to keep essentials locked in.
From trail miles to travel days to jumping in the lake just because it feels like a good idea, the Virtue Hybrid Shorts are built to do it all—and do it well.
Features & Specs
- Best For: Travel, swimming, hiking, everyday wear, and spontaneous adventures
- Fabric: Super stretchy, lightweight performance fabric
- Comfort: Gusseted construction for unrestricted movement
- Waist: Stretchy waistband with a secure snap button closure and belt loops
- Dry Time: Quick drying performance for water and high output activities
- Storage: Two mesh lined zippered front pockets, rear zipper pocket, rear snap button pocket
- Durability: Built to last and backed by our free lifetime repair program
Fabric Details / Weight
- Heather: 68% Nylon, 20% Polyester, 12% Spandex | Solid: 86% Polyester, 14% Spandex
- Weight: 215g (size M)
- Fabric Weight: Heather: 144 gsm | Solid: 128gsm
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...
Aaron H.
Best Shorts Ever
These Virtue Hybrid shorts are super comfortable, fit well, move well, and feel bullet proof. These are top notch!
Evan F.
Astonishing Shorts
They really figured out the best lengths and features a short can have and put it all in one amazing pair.
Alex S.
Love These!
Really nice stretchy material, zippered pockets so your phone doesn't fall out, and the internal drawstring to dial in the perfect fit.
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The Virtue Hybrid Shorts was everything I expected - and beyond. Managed to field test it at a recent trip to the Grand Canyon and Yosemite NPs and they did not disappoint. They were lightweight, quick to dry and very sun-protective in the scorching weather. A big plus for me was that they did not cause any chaffing despite the long hours and endless miles on the trail. Together with the NoFry Sun Hoodie, they made an excellent combination and I cannot wait to use them again for my next adventure.
Nice, light short. Very comfortable. zippered pockets make them great for travel.
Great all around shorts. Durable, quick drying, and they don’t look like traditional swim trunks which is great moving between active and casual.
Best shorts! Dry fast, great for hiking, surfing etc. but also look nice enough to wear out. Great zippered pockets.
These shorts are great. I accidentally bought a size smaller than I normally buy but because they are stretchy they actually fit pretty well. I’m generally in between a medium and a large and so the stretch allows them to fit snug while not being constricting. They’re quite soft and move with me so they’ve become one of my favorite pair of shorts. The only real con is the zippered front pockets. The zipper ends up making it a bit uncomfortable to put my hands in there casually and I personally don’t need them to secure anything. It also prevents me from having my EDC knife. Other than that these are awesome.
Love these shorts, they have already become one of my favorites. I wore them fly fishing for several days on the Soda Butte Creek and Lamar River in Yellowstone National Park last week, and I love the zippers to hold gear such as sunglasses, cell phone, fly box, clippers, etc. Ready to get another pair!
Love these! Got black and blue Virtue 7” and they’re always the first shorts I reach for. Looking at additional colors and styles so everyone doesn’t see me wearing the same 2 shorts everywhere. Have gotten lots of compliments.
Really like these shorts, look nice enough for a dinner out, but also flexible enough to hit the trails. In between sizes a bit, but adjustable waist helps this situation. Great length of shorts and hits thigh in a great spot (5’11”).
Outstanding new fit for the best ride shorts on the market. I swear by the Hybrids but previously only used the 9” version. I’m now wearing the 7” ones and I love them even more, especially on the bike as they fit more snugly.
Great fit, look, and versatility! If you want a go to short for all activities this is it.
Awesome shorts. Just the right length, perfect amount of usable pockets, and quick-drying material is great for hiking/ swimming.
This is my second pair of virtue shorts. I’d buy a third pair if Brown were in stock. I hope they continue making the 12 inch, they are excellent for mountain biking, and you can jump in the lake go swimming or paddle boarding with them. Great shorts and a good fit and I love the built in belt.
Love the shorts. lightweight and quick drying. Very comfortable to wear on hot and humid days. Look great for any kind of activity you are about get into.
I love these shorts as they are auper lightweight and comfortable. The large is slightly tighter on the waist than I would prefer (I am usually a size 35 waist) bit overall, a great feel and look!
