Customer Reviews for Carhartt Mens's 40 in. Shadow Cotton/Polyester BS3543 Force Relaxed Fit Ripstop Cargo Short

They fit great and are very comfortable. The additional pockets a bonus!!!

I returned a size 33 because they were a little small, got these,1 size bigger, still the same.

Good shorts, comfortable and doesn’t wrinkle much so does not require ironing.

My husband wears them almost every day for work. He loves the fabric and the fit.

I loved this short best I ever owned for work. They dry up quickly after a spill and clean up nicely. Although after a few washes they do start to fade. It is true they do run a bit small, I didn’t want to believe the comments so I order my size which is a bit small. I also owned the long pants version of these with the knee pads and they run exact to size. Highly recommend just get a size bigger.

Excellent shorts for the cost. Great quality and fit. Love the electronic device pockets.

Really don’t like them. The material is too heavy and stiff.

Very comfortable with pockets in all the right places!

I really like the fit and function. They also look great.

System won't let me give these less than a 1 star. Just got my so called work shorts. Fit is ok and they are comfortable. However they will not be great as a work short. Bring back the B357. These are absolute garbage as a work short. I'm sure my tape measure will tear through pocket in a matter of days. Also velcro as pocket closers give me a break. Quit trying to save us money based on execs. who have not got a clue what work clothes are for real working people. I would rather pay a bit more for real work clothes. These are GARBAGE. BRING BACK B357 Frank S.

Wish they would offer a longer leg in this size. But the shorts are great.

This cargo shorts are great to me very true size and. Comfortable like it I am size 32

Received these shoes looked great and made very well, however the fit is totally off. Ordered in the same size I wear all my pants and shorts and was unable even get the two sides to meet to fasten he shorts. these are way undersized! Very disappointed.

I just want to say I have Carhartt on 90% of the time. Work and Play. I'm 63 years old. I picked up a couple pairs of the ripstop shorts to try. I thought they would be great for work. Just the opposite though. When they rip they don't stop ripping. I had to leave work to go and change. No more rip stop for me but I will keep buying your other clothing. Thank you Bill E.

Great shorts very functional and durable. Waist size seems to run a little smaller from all my other brand of shorts that are similar.

Surprisingly these ran small, I usually buy levis cargo shorts but figured hey i love my carhartt shirts and beanies lets try some shorts but they were a bit too tight for my taste.

The size is super small on these got 36 cause they are big on me for every other company. Tried on the 36's and like 4 inches short???? Compared them to other companies 36 and every time came up short to 36. IDK who or how they do 36 but it ain't. If you want 36 go 40 plus trust me and wait for two weeks or more for delivery. These will be going back to you!!!! Abousiblty not 36 waist run a tape and maybe make them in USA!!!

Great shorts, lightweight, quality construction. The only problem is the run about 2 sizes too small. I wear a 36 in both wrangler and levi's. I ordered a 38 in these and can barely get them buttoned. In fact, I'm about an inch away from being able to close the button. I even did the true fit process. Not only that, but I own another pair of Carhart shorts from a different line, and they fit as specified. I'm not sure what happened with these, all I can say is that if you want to be able to even wear them, order a few sizes up.

Absolutely the best shorts I have owned. I brought two pair and I’m so impressed with them I just ordered two more. Great for golf, working the yard, walking. No sweating in these either. Can go wrong!

Well made shorts out of ripstop material. IMO these are better for light work and casual wear. They fit well and are true to size.

These are a poor replacement for the FORCE TAPPEN shorts, please bring them back. First these are not "relaxed fit" very tight in the crotch. Second the design of the slash pockets is too tight, if your hand is large it is hard to get the hand into the pocket. Third the cargo pockets do not expand, they are flush with the surface. Fourth the velcro patch on the pocket is cheap plastic and the corners are very sharp and attack you hand everytime you come into contat with them. Fifth the pgone pockets are too far back on the leg, the phone falls out when you sit down, or you actually sit on the phone. The pocket needs to be moved more to the front. Too bad you got rid of a perfect pair of shorts with these "improved (cheapened)" version.

Ive found that my Force Broxton Cargo Shorts fit great and very comfortable. I also think they just look good. I have several pairs and wear them when hiking and working. the pockets are deep and have velcroe flaps so I never worry about loosing anything and you even have limited access with out opening the the flaps. like a water bottle.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shorts are very comfortable. There's plenty of storage. I like the phone pockets. They fit very well. I'd recommend them.

Excellent shorts! Cool, comfortable, with lots of picket space.

It was not true to size as we had ordered the carhart brand in the past. My husband has worn carhart for years and buys them in store sometimes but has ordered several times. This time they were way too small. He had already removed the tags and burned the package (which I always tell him not to do until he tries them on). We are giving them to a friend. Our fault we didn’t keep return slip but still frustrating as this was our second attempt to get the kind of shorts he has loved so much. We kept the last two pair but was still trying to find the ones he had been wearing. Great quality but way too expensive to just give away

Not crazy about the side pocket redesign for cell phone usage

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love these shorts and all of their pockets! I’m retired law enforcement and theses shorts have pockets galore. I ordered the men’s shorts because I prefer their styling:)

To be honest, I have donated the shorts to the local Good Will Store. I found the relaxed fit were smaller than anticipated and the phone pocket is too low in the leg, so the phone always fell out on my truck seat. I have at least 4 other pairs of your shorts and over the years have always been satisfied, but I ordered on line and was not able to actually feel and inspect the garment. I normally buy a new pair every year at my local lumber yard, but this year I missed my opportunity to get them early in the season so I missed out on the size and style I wanted. I would not recommend these to anyone who is not thin around the waist.

Great material, great pockets... If I were to do it again I would get the shorter ones.