How the adjustable waist works
An adjustable waist means you fine-tune the fit to your own body instead of being locked to a fixed sizing step between sizes. In practice, this usually happens in two ways: an elastic section on the sides of the waistband that gives as you bend down toward the ball or rotate in your swing, or a buckle or button you tighten or loosen to change the circumference by a few centimetres.
The point is that you avoid the common problem with ordinary trousers, where you either get shorts that squeeze around your stomach when you sit in the golf cart, or that slide down over your hips as you walk those six kilometres across the course. With a waistband that works with your body, the waist stays put throughout the round, and you don't need to pull your shorts up after every shot.
For those of you who fall between two sizes, or whose weight varies a little over the season, this is the most concrete advantage. You buy one size and let the waistband handle the small differences instead of needing one pair for early spring and another for late summer.
Cargo shorts with five colours to choose from
The collection is built around a cargo model available in several shades, so you can match it to the rest of your golf wardrobe. The lighter tones work well against the grass on a warm day and are easy to combine with a light polo, while the darker and more muted colours give a sharper look that holds up even after the round.
You'll find Cargo shorts - Beige and the lighter Cargo Shorts - Light Beige '25 for the classic, neutral look, Cargo Shorts - Grey '25 as a versatile middle ground, Cargo Shorts - Light Green '25 for a bit more expression, and Cargo shorts - Washed Black when you want the darkest and most toned-down option. Since the cut is the same, you know the fit will feel identical no matter which colour you land on.
The cargo pockets and what they're for on the course
The name cargo refers to the roomy side pockets on the thighs, and they're more than a style statement on a golf course. A round of golf involves lots of small items you want close at hand without having to go back to your bag: extra tees, a ball or two, the scorecard, the pitch repair tool and the marker.
With deeper thigh pockets, you can carry what you use most without it rattling or bulging at the front during your swing. It also keeps the regular front pockets free, so your keys or phone aren't in the way when you bend over a putt. For those who prefer to walk the round rather than ride in a cart, the extra storage makes a real difference over eighteen holes.
Choosing the right size when the waist is adjustable
The basic rule is to start from your usual waist measurement and let the adjustable waistband handle the fine-tuning up or down. If you fall right between two sizes, an adjustable waist is the situation where you can usually choose the smaller one and widen it as needed, instead of sizing up and then having to tighten too much.
Also consider how you want the shorts to fit in length and width on the thigh, not just at the waist. If you want to read more about the fit itself, we have a rundown of how should men's golf shorts fit, and for the question of how far the hem should go there's what length should golf shorts be. If you're unsure what actually defines a pair of golf shorts compared to ordinary shorts, what are golf shorts can provide the context.
Why an adjustable waist makes a difference over a whole round
A round of golf is rarely still. You walk, bend, sit down in the golf cart, rotate in your swing and get back up, again and again for several hours. A fixed waistband that fits perfectly when you stand upright at the first tee can feel tight after lunch and loose on the back nine. A waistband that gives follows those movements instead of working against them.
This isn't just about comfort for comfort's sake. When the waist stays put, you don't have to think about the garment and can keep your focus on the game. Feel free to combine the shorts with the right accessories and a cap from caps for a complete look that works just as well on the course as in the clubhouse afterwards.
