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2,096 Reviews
Phil
Loved the earlier versions of these shorts, but unfortunately they’ve changed the waistband material/quality. The new waistbands do not stretch well, and the stitching breaks down very quickly. Recently purchased three pairs in size large, and all three waistbands are unraveling in several places.
Bert P.
Took over a month to get shorts and they run small. Not great experience!
Matt
Bought 3 pairs, within 2-3 months, the stitching on all 3 pairs was starting to come out. I ended up qualifying for a gift card for the warranty, but still not sure if the issue has been fixed in recent product runs.
brad
I ordered multiple replacements for my tactical shorts during the Christmas sale (had my others for 4 years with daily wear). Same shorts, same colors- totally different fit. Tenthousand shutdown returns after Christmas so I am stuck with 3 pair that do not fit. The colors were black and gray, so not seasonal colors that have final sales btw.
Pedro
Having owned the Session, Interval, and Foundation shorts, I’ve come to expect nothing but excellence from this brand. The Tactical shorts continue that trend in terms of premium materials and aesthetic—the zippered pockets are a fantastic, functional touch. However, I’m giving these a lower rating due to a clear quality control issue. The waistband is significantly too tight for the garment, causing the fabric to pinch and create awkward creases. At this price point, I expect flawless execution, and unfortunately, these fell short.
Chase
Overall I really want to like these shorts —have used them for workouts, light hikes, and yoga—unfortunately the stitching on the waistband is already coming out after just a few uses. For the price and appearance of quality I’d expect better. Overall look and design are great, I just hope TT takes another look at the waistband stitching.
Randy
I’ve had 2 pairs of the Tactical Shorts, and I love the design and fit but they feel cheaply made. I thought they might have figured that out after the first round, but nope. On my second pair, ordered 8/2025, the waistband seams started blowing out literally the second time I put them on. I can still wear them, but they’re falling apart. I guess QC is not a priority.
PJ
Hello I bought a large and they fit perfectly. They were amazing, versitile and durable. . . Perfect! Bought a second pair and the size was complely different. I just can use them at all. Total bummer
Alex W.
I’ve never tried these shorts and I’ve always washed them on gentle. But there’s snacks in the material threats to hang out in the waist line is almost completely falling apart, not worth the price.
Matt B.
I have three pairs of these, and they've become my favorite shorts. They are near perfect, until they start to fall apart, which has happened pretty quickly for me. I certainly don't abuse them (no "tactical" activities -- just lifting and wearing casually). The waist seam has totally separated, and Ten Thousand says they aren't eligible for the warranty program since I bought them on final sale. I guess final sale means they are trying to get rid of defective pairs. . . These would be my go-to if the company stood behind the product.
Greg R.
Within 3 months of my purchase of 5 pair of Tactical shorts, the waist seam started unraveling and releasing on 3 of the 5 pair. This will loosen the fit. And when you purchase 10K items on sale, they do not warranty the items.
Gavin P.
Ive worn ten thousand for years, own over 20 of their items, but the new version of this short fails quickly. The seams completely failed after 2 months. The company also will NOT REPLACE them for you. The company will find a way to not own up to the issue because it was on sale etc. so the “quality guarantee” is fake. After years of loyal support i’ll no longer purchase from them.
William W.
I got a medium size. I’ve had a 32” waist for years. Over the last couple months I lost a few lbs. so I can technically fit in 31” pants now. But with these, I can’t wear them for more than an hour or two because they’re tight. They actually left light skin indentions/red marks around my waist (like how your face looks after wearing swim goggles for too long). And yes, I stretched them out as much as I could. I would say get 1 size up for anyone looking to buy these. Love the fabric and quality of these pants. They’ll last for years, but unfortunately I can only wear this pair for limited amount of time with them being so tight. Thanks.
German A.
Best shorts. I just wish they'd retain their shape a bit more after a wash.
William H.
I purchased these as a replacement for a pair of the original version of the Foundation shorts, as the updated version was not appealing due to the liner and switch away from boardshort style of the original. The waistband runs tight out of the bag, hoping it loosens along the way. I prefer a small zippered pocket to the straight zippered pockets these feature. The length to width ratio feels a bit off. That said, and a bit on the overly critical side, these have thus far performed well. I'm confidant they will continue to do so.
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