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Shorts

Why corduroy makes the Poolsiders worth keeping

Poolsiders · The Short Cords

Nov 3, 2026·

A short does not need to be complicated to be useful. The Poolsiders proves it — corduroy, bright blue, and a cut that stays out of the way.

How to wear it

Pair it simply. A knit polo and suede shoes is enough. Avoid a second pattern — the Poolsiders looks best when everything else is calm.

Fit

The cut is regular. Room through the thigh, a straight fall, relaxed without looking oversized. Between sizes, take the smaller one.

Care

Wash with similar tones for the first few cycles. corduroy can release a little dye; after that it settles.

Fabric

The fabric is corduroy with a slight texture. Under daylight it reads bright blue; indoors it goes a shade deeper, which is typical of good dyeing.

Worth knowing

Colours within the range are dyed to sit together, which makes combining two pieces from the same fabric straightforward.

Simple, well made, easy to live with. That is the whole argument.