Customer Reviews Columbia Sandy River™ Cargo Short

One of the best all round shorts I have ever owned. They are great for boating and gardening and are really comfortable.

This product was reviewed as fits slightly smaller. I disagree. I ordered a larger size based on that review and wished I had ordered a smaller size. I think they fit true to size.

I was apprehensive about ordering these shorts because I don't like the "modern" definition of where the waistline falls. However, these shorts are very comfortable (despite the location of the waistline). I bought them to wear to gym workouts, and they are perfect.

Love these shorts, going to buy a few more. Lightweight, secure pockets, short but not silly short, I've hiked in them, kayaked in them and worn them out and about. very comfortable shorts

Love these shorts very comfortable

I usually wear a size 6 but ordered a Medium as I already owned a pair and knew that they fit a little small. I like them so much I ordered several pair. Great for Florida weather. Love how quickly they dry. Zipper pocket on side is great for your key when hiking or boating.

good to pack for travel,and lightweight.

This is my third pair of these shorts (new color). I wear them every day and they don't seem to ever show any wear. They are extremely comfortable. I wish the zipper pocket was big enough for my iPhone 6, but it does securely hold my money, license and a credit card so I can leave home without a purse.

I have worn these shorts for my daily walk for many, many years. They are lightweight, attractive and have big pockets for keys, cell phone, etc. They do stretch out a bit after a few hours of wear and get a little floppy looking, just mentioning. Not an issue for me. They return to shape after washing. My last 2 pairs lasted about 1o years!

Love these shorts. Light and airy for very warm days.

love these shorts. stylist but functional and comfortable!!

These shorts are some of the best fitting comfortable shorts I have ever worn. The waist is elastic so it gives you a little more comfort. They are very light weight and dry fast if out fishing.

I have used these shorts for over 10 years. They are so comfortable and they seem to never wear out. I live in Hawaii and use them every day. I only wish they had other colors like white and red. They are the best.

Twelve years ago, I got a puppy and bought a few pair of Columbia cargo shorts that could accommodate treats, tissues, phone, id, and poopy bag, all in separate pockets. They were great but after 12 years of being washed twice a week, they needed to be replaced. I bought both the Sandy River shorts and Sandy River Cargo shorts. The fabric is great, very light, the fit is very comfortable (I am 5'1" 122 pounds and the small is great) I definitely prefer the extra inch in the inseam the cargo shorts provide, plus, the pockets in the regular shorts are a little shallow and I'm afraid my phone might fall out. My old shorts have 2 deep pockets, plus deep zip cargo pockets, large enough to hold my phone. The new cargo shorts zip pockets are not deep enough for my phone. Since my walks are very hilly, I prefer my phone to be in a zipped pocket. I would definitely recommend these shorts, but would love to see the zipped cargo pockets enlarged to accommodate a phone.

These shorts are my favorites for functionality, fit (roominess without being baggy and perfect length), color selection and overall style.

I have ordered several pairs of these shorts. They fit perfectly and are very easy to take care of. Perfect for travel.

Bought these for fishing and beaching and they're great. Lightweight, quick dry material and I love the belt. I thought they would make me look old, but I found them to be rather fashionable while functional. Love the pockets. I also like the color selection. After buying these it's hard to go back to cotton shorts for summer.

Very comfortable, good quality. I had to order one size larger in these shorts because they run slightly small.

Love the way they fit! Perfect length for when I cannot wear shorter shorts to work.

Excellent shorts. Great for traveling, light weight and very comfortable.

I bought a pair in Hawaii and loved them. Now have 5 pairs!!

Lightweight. Easy for travel. Air dries fast. Got 5 pairs and love them all.

I wear these all the time. I have 3 pairs that I have had for all most 9 yrs and I wear them every summer. They are the most comfortable shorts I have worn.

At 66, I don't wear shorts very often but needed some for traveling. I generally take hand washable clothes (nylon, polyester) and have a big collection of Columbia pants and shirts. I am normally a size 6 but got these in a medium since Columbia pants, like the anytime outdoors, sometimes run small. These are very roomy--I can pull them on without using the zipper but do not need the belt. They are exceedingly comfortable and do not pull when sitting, bending, or moving around. The pockets are a good size for carrying a phone and dog treats. Even the 6" inseam is perfect, and the length hits my legs at a good point. I need to find more in basic colors since I am not a bright red or blue person in pants.

I now have about half a dozen of these in different colors. They're very comfortable. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the zipper on the right side. Often it runs on my hand while I'm. It's rather annoying.