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1 If you’re considering fabric-challenged shorts like Triple Five Soul’s cotton booty shorts ($70, Over the Rainbow , 101 Yorkville, 416-967-7448), you’ve obviously worked your ass off, literally. They’re a well-earned reward.
2 Made from hemp and recycled pop bottles, men’s denim shorts ($39, Mountain Equipment Co-op , 400 King West, 416-340-2667) make it easy to have a clear conscience about the fabrics you wear.
3 We wondered who’d follow Marc Jacob’s visionary lead and sell cuffed shorts ($49, Club Monaco , 403 Queen West, 416-979-5633, and others) this summer. The folks at Club did theirs with a nod to classic Alfred Sung, minus the 80s dimensions.
4 With bitchin’ snaps and clever seam work, these white denim capris ($149, Studio Deluxe , 793 Queen West, 416-603-3704) are trot-worthy whether you dress up in heels or go barefoot.
5 Generous in the pocket department, these men’s SUV shorts ($59.99, Modrobes , 239 Queen West, 416-597-9560) have already sold out once this season.