Normally don't spring for the cost of Patagonia products, but I wanted a good pair of lightweight shorts that are not too baggy. These fit the bill in material, waist, and length. However, the bottom of the legs after one washing look totally stretch out compared to the upper part of the leg, like a similar pair of North Face shorts I have had for 10 years. There is just something irregular about the stitching, material cut, or something that make them flair out at the bottom.
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