Customer Reviews KUHL Kontra™ Short 6
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71%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
14%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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100%"Felt true to size"
100%"Felt wider than marked"
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These are the best shorts that I have found since Columbia discontinued a similar pair 15 years ago. These are an upgrade to those with their four way stretch movement, absolute comfort, durability, fashion, and fantastic fit! They are the perfect length have the perfect rise. They are not too short, nor too high/low on the waist. One of the hardest issues above age 40 is finding shorts that are not too young, or stuck with granny shorts. These shorts are awesome. They can be worn hiking, straight to a lunch with friends, and home for a nap - all with the same level of comfort. These are the best Kuhl shorts yet! Cons: It is hard to find size 4-6 in stock. They run loose in the waist, but have a drawstring to tighten.
LisaC, Zappos Customer,
5 found this review helpful.
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I am tall 5"10', 160 lbs and have athletic thighs and a small waist and have a very hard time finding shorts that fit my hips and waist that aren't skin tight on my thighs. After reading reviews I decided to try them and they fit perfectly! I'm ordering another color! I normally wear a size 8 but size up in shorts. Size 10 were perfect.
Tara, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
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I have a curvy figure with thick thighs and have a hard time finding shorts that fit well. I absolutely love these shorts!! They are very flattering and very comfortable. I plan on ordering more colors.
Diane B, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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I absolutely LOVE the Kontra short. They are lightweight and they dry quickly. I have two colors and plan to get more. I wore these on a week-long hike on the Appalachian Trail this summer, swapping each pair out each day. They held up tremendously. Even on tough days where I sweat a lot, these shorts never felt wet, and they dried out nicely overnight. Perfect for outdoor activities, and they are pretty cute for everyday casual wear too.
Katrina, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Fantastic shorts! Very flattering and comfortable. I bought 4 different colors. I searched for a long time to find shorts that were cute to wear and comfortable and these are it. They did run a bit on the small side so I did have to go up one size but I love them.
Charpen, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wore these yesterday as we hiked Bryce Canyon. Flattering length, true to size fit, just enough stretch for comfort. These are a win!
Wendy B, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shorts are awesome! They fit really well. They came a little longer than I would like, so I folded the bottom up once and they were perfect. They are flattering in the back. They fit true to size, and also have a tie on the inside if you want them a little snugger. And the tie is made of this really cool stretchy fabric. They are super comfortable, and am back to buy a few more pairs!
Carrie, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These were cute shorts, but boy did they run small. Almost everything I own is a size 12, but I ordered a 14 in these because of the reviews. The 14s were too tight--I could barely close them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These were much lower quality material than the 11" and the 5.5" Kuhl shorts I also ordered - thinner, more easily wrinkled material. I'm sending them back and getting another pair of the others.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These shorts are very comfortable.
Pros - Perfect length, perfect slight material stretch and not too high on the waste.
Cons - The snap button is a tad difficult at times to snap closed and I have found it open a few times. I wish the front pockets were a bit deeper but not a huge deal. The huge con is the price. Paying $60-$65 for a pair of shorts does not leave one much room for buying more than a few pairs when you find the Kuhl style that you like. The less than appealing colors are always on sale/cheaper but if I don't like the color, I won't wear them anyway. I wish Kuhl would consider getting their price point at a more affordable level for the regular consumer.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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I ordered Columbia, North Face, and Kuhl--and Kuhl was by far the best fitting, most flattering, and most attractively finished. I ordered the Khaki and rushed back for the Carbon--alas! no more in my size (12). I would say these are true to size if you follow the Kuhl size chart for your measurements.These are cute shorts. Not frumpy--not too short--JUST RIGHT!
Gillian, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These Kontra shorts are officially my favorite shorts ever - they are crisp, cool and lightweight without clinging to your body. They aren't cheap but so worth it that these pink ones are my second pair and I was thrilled to find them on sale at Zappos. They don't shrink in the dryer and wear well all day.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Super comfortable, lightweight, easy to move in, just the right length... not too long to look frumpy, not to short to look skimpy.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are the best shorts! They're possibly the most comfortable shorts I've owned. I bought another pair, and I'm considering buying a 3rd pair. My only issue is that the Fern color is definitely more olive and darker than shown on my monitor. The Carbon color is great. I walked around in these all day in hot weather and felt extremely comfortable.
Jen, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love this short, bought 2 colors. I agree with another reviewer, they are a great length being 40+ without being frumpy. I'm 5'10 170lbs and size 12 fits me well.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I'm 5'4", 125 lbs. I bought size 8, but probably could have gone with a 6. I prefer clothes with a high percentage of cotton and just a little stretch. These shorts are perfect-- not too long, not too short, and they feel great. Love the carbon color. Highly recommend.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
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Very cute and comfortable. The fabric has just the right amount of stretch and the style is very flattering. Would highly recommend these.
Charlotte, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these shorts! I have a narrow waist and "athletic" thighs - they are roomy enough in the legs and the waist tie helps the waist fit perfectly. Would love to get other colors but hard to find in a size 6!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I love these shorts. They're very comfortable, quick-drying, and decent looking. I bought my pair a few years ago and wear them almost every day in the summer. I recently noticed that they're getting some holes on the inner thigh area so I'm going to buy another pair. I wish they had lasted longer, but they did see pretty heavy use.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ordered the size 4. I am 5'6'' and 125 lbs. These fit well on my slim build. They are not too short which honestly is my major concern. I'm not sure how I feel about the drawstring inside. The fabric is light and the shorts wash well. I like them so much that I am going to order another color. I did try another Kuhl style initially but I was in between sizes and had to return.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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BEWARE OF SMALL FIT
I am 134 lbs and 5'4", and normally a reliable 6 in all bottoms. But not these! I could pull them on and close them, but they were not nearly roomy enough to be good as activewear shorts. Definitely needed an 8 in this brand. I am pear-shaped, an active runner and have athletic legs/ larger thighs, BTW.
Bummer, because I liked the style and the color. I don't like shorter shorts so the length was great.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.