[Dean]

OK, this is now officially ridiculous!

Unless you want to spend $20-40+ for a pair of "running" shorts, it is no longer possible to buy shorts that are actually short, ending lower-mid thigh above the knee.

OK, there are a very few khakis and similar pleated front belt looped shorts at almost reasonable lengths, but that is it and they are not suited for athletic endeavors.

Since I have been working out and running, I am burning up old shorts and searching for replacements.

I have some medium weight cotton Fruit of the Loom ones that end just above my kneecap(~7"inseam) that are great and I think were about $6/pair. Went to buy more, and they are now over 5" longer!!!! WTF!

I do not understand this trend in fashion, much less function. I am not suggesting we go back to the junk hanging out short-shorts which some of the running shorts fall into, but what is wrong with a 6" or so inseam, something you can move in easily that breathes and does not cover your knees?

I know I am not cool, and that the NBA and surfers are probably to blame and I can actually understand the need for the added length in some sports, but damn it, I just want to be comfortable.

I am now thinking thrift/second hand stores may be my only option to find something I like.