The day of the solar eclipse, it hit 60 degrees in Chicago, which I took as a cosmic cue to pull my warm weather wardrobe from hibernation. Feeling similarly inclined to ditch your winter gear once and for all (until next year, anyway)? I have one recommendation for your spring and summer shopping list: men’s performance shorts.
I know, I know. Plenty of performance shorts claim to be “wear everywhere” but look so technical you can’t imagine wearing them anywhere but a rock climbing gym. Not the Proof Equator Hybrid Short. This pair delivers adventure-ready durability with style to spare.
Made of stretch, quick-dry fabric with a mesh lining, you can wear these bad boys on a run or a swim, and then head straight to breakfast. They come in five incredibly versatile colors and three modern lengths (5″, 7″, and 9″), meaning there’s a pair out there for every guy, and every outfit.
Get ready to simplify your warm weather style with shorts that can handle anything you throw at them, making them the perfect pair to wear from now through Labor Day..
Below, check out five ways to wear these men’s performance shorts:
Proof Equator Hybrid Short – 5″ in Slate Grey
- Concealed zipper pocket stores valuables
- Mesh pocket bags drain water and dry quickly, so you can wear these shorts in the water
- Drawcord waistband helps you get a secure fit
Monday
Shop the outfit:
- shorts: Proof Equator Hybrid short (5″, dune)
- short-sleeve terry shirt: OAS
- hat: Hemlock Hat Co.
- sneakers: Vans
- sunglasses: Huckberry
- ring toss game: Yard Games
Check your calendar: Memorial Day is barely a month away! Thankfully, I’ve got your summer lake or poolside uniform covered with the above.
A terry-cloth shirt looks cool and doubles as a cozy towel while these shorts work their quick-dry magic. And while the brim on that hat is extra-wide, be sure to apply SPF, too!
Tuesday
Shop the outfit:
- shorts: Proof Equator Hybrid Short (5″, slate grey)
- short-sleeve button-up shirt: Rhythm
- t-shirt: Roark
- sunglasses: American Optical
- sandals: Birkenstock
You know how we feel about Birkenstock sandals here at SG HQ – i.e., we love them and wish more men would wear them.
Like in an outfit as easy-breezy cool as this one!
Wednesday
Shop the outfit:
- shorts: Proof Equator Hybrid short (5″, Balsam green)
- knit polo: Marine Layer
- braided belt: Corridor
- shoes: Sabah
- rope bracelet: Miansai
- metal bracelet: Studebaker Metals
Hot weather and a hot date lined up this week? Keep your look casually cool with a knit polo, leather slip-ons, and the perfect spring/summer accessories.
Thursday
Shop the outfit:
- shorts: Proof Equator Hybrid short (5″, black)
- sweatshirt: Trumbull
- hat: Huckberry
- t-shirt: Dehen 1920
- sneakers: Salomon
- socks: Druthers
Aafraid a chill will creep in on your next night out? Opt for the most perfect outfit of all time: a long-sleeve shirt and shorts.
A clean, neutral palette with a color pop-sock will bring in all the compliments wherever you’re headed.
Friday
Shop the outfit:
- shorts: Proof Equator Hybrid short (5″, carbon navy)
- beach hoodie: Faherty
- shoes: Quoddy
- sunglasses: American Optical
- gear tote bag: Patagonia
- shaker: Yeti
- speaker: Balmuda
Whether you’re the friend with a boat, or the friend of a friend with a boat, this is what to wear on it.
More warm weather style stories from SG HQ
What to Wear with Birkenstock Sandals
The Best Pocket Tees
6 Spring Date Outfits for Guys
