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Tarmac 8 Inch Short Reviews

Darrell M.

Verified Buyer

nice length

5' 9" 165lbs. These are nice length.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Oct 16, 2025

Joe M.

Verified Buyer

Great overall shorts. Great length and material!

Great shorts! It is increasingly hard to find a pair this length and this material. Most of the shorts I find now are made of a material that make way too much noise when I walk. Only thing I would change is change the snap to an actual button. I would also request the team at Sitka add a few more colors. CHEERS!

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Sep 30, 2025

Grant C.

Verified Buyer

Good comfortable shorts for daily use

These shorts feel comfortable and look smart. Great for wearing around town

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Aug 31, 2025

Larry H.

Verified Buyer

Great size and construction

Comfortable and good fit. Has a snap instead of a button to close waist. It's sometimes hard to align and can pop open when straining, for instance.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Aug 9, 2025

Tim F.

Verified Buyer

Great fit and material

Great fit and material

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Jul 29, 2025

Robert B.

Verified Buyer

Exactly what I was looking

Exactly what I was looking for!

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Jun 29, 2025

Jon L.

Verified Buyer

These shorts are very comfortable.

These shorts are very comfortable. I feel like they are a little big in the waist, but other than that, they really fit well.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: Runs big

Jun 25, 2025

Dave T.

Verified Buyer

Excellent short for all occasions

Excellent short for all occasions where shorts are appropriate. In the woods, on the trail, on the farm, in the city - it all works!

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 24, 2025

Corry L.

Verified Buyer

Tarmac Short

Absolutely love these!

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 19, 2025

Tom S.

Verified Buyer

Quality

As always quality and comfort.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 18, 2025

John G.

Verified Buyer

Quality products

Shorts are comfortable and fit well

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

May 30, 2025

Jack B.

Verified Buyer

Good choice

I really like the length of these shorts. Perfect for outdoor req.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Apr 11, 2025

Brett G.

Verified Buyer

Much better than the territory

Much better than the territory short! True to size.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Nov 13, 2024

Reginald H.

Verified Buyer

Great fit and comfortable

Fits true to size and so comfortable I repurchased 4 more pair

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Sep 30, 2024

Michael I.

Verified Buyer

Shorts fit well

Durable and good looking

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Sep 14, 2024

joseph S.

Verified Buyer

Run true to size and

Run true to size and feel great.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Sep 7, 2024

Mac I.

Verified Buyer

Tarmac short

I li,e these shorts! Material feels like they should be a though long wearing short. Fit and feel is good.

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Sep 5, 2024

JP L.

Verified Buyer

Nice fit

Nice fit

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Aug 23, 2024

Daniel B.

Verified Buyer

Best shorts I own

Best shorts I own

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Aug 9, 2024

Godfrey J.

Verified Buyer

I like these shorts.

These are lightweight yet seem tough. I have been wearing them regularly and still have no complaints.

Pro

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Aug 8, 2024

Shane M.

Verified Buyer

I love these shorts

I love the shorts. The length is perfect and the quality is what you’d expect from Sitka.

Employee

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Aug 6, 2024

Paul O.

Verified Buyer

Perfect length…

Great shorts. Not really into knee length, so these are it for me. Could use a side slit pocket for an iPhone and a more secure button and loop closure. Otherwise 5-stars… Ordered 38’s, but could likely get away with 36’s.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jul 25, 2024

Jonathan W.

Verified Buyer

Favorite shorts!

Fantastic shorts. Easily my favorite pair now. Love the knife pocket!

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Jul 3, 2024

Tre E.

Verified Buyer

Durable and Comfortable

These shorts are light and durable - a combo not often found in the shorts world. Seem to be of very high quality, especially where the stitching and zippers are concerned.

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 19, 2024

Jimmy w.

Verified Buyer

Great shorts

Great shorts

Pro

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 12, 2024

Sean P.

Verified Buyer

Overall, great short

Perfect lightweight material, yet durable. Seems to stain fairly easily, oddly enough. Fit was different in waist to thigh opening, compared to pants. Had to go up a size because they were too tight in butt and thigh. I wish sizing was standardized..

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Jun 11, 2024

Mike M.

Verified Buyer

Another hit...

I didn't think I'd keep them at first touch and now I love them. Light weight but not an issue. Once they come in more colors and restock I will get more. Once i get something that works i and i like, i will buy several because you never know, and this short is one of those examples.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jun 6, 2024

Kyle T.

Verified Buyer

very good fit !

very good fit !

Employee

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Jun 6, 2024

Tre

High-Quality Shorts

Great quality construction while remaining flexible. Fit is great and the zippers are high-quality.

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

May 31, 2024

Wes L.

Verified Buyer

perfect shorts

These shorts are the perfect length, an fit great. They are light weight and easy to take care of. They seem to not wrinkle easy as well. These are now my go to shorts!

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

May 28, 2024

Jeff R.

Verified Buyer

Great casual/active short. Not too

Great casual/active short. Not too long or skinny metro fit, so that's cool.Good lt ripstop grid fabric that seems like.a.good compromise between casual and burley. 32 in waist sits a little loose at my hip bones so.if you're on the bubble size-wise you may wanna get your normal size and next one down to check fit.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

May 25, 2024

Christopher B.

Verified Buyer

Awesome!

Fit, size, and finish are all spot on. 0 complaints from these shorts.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

May 21, 2024

Kevin H.

Verified Buyer

New favorite short

Bought these because I’ve been rocking the same two pair American Eagle cargo shorts since high school. Yeah, 20+ year old cargo shorts. Got these and immediately threw the cargos away. Would like to see more pockets though, baby steps.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs big

May 18, 2024

Ralph C.

Verified Buyer

Perfect! Fits to size and

Perfect! Fits to size and durable. Plan on purchasing others.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

May 16, 2024

John G.

Verified Buyer

This is a quality piece.

This is a quality piece. They are comfortable and have seemed to hold up well with my active lifestyle.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

May 12, 2024

David D.

Verified Buyer

Durable and cool

Durable and cool

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

May 10, 2024

Gary M.

Verified Buyer

awesome shorts

awesome shorts

Pro

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

May 10, 2024

CHRIS K.

Verified Buyer

Love these shorts. Excellent quality,

Love these shorts. Excellent quality, fits to size adn very comfortable

Pro

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

May 10, 2024

Lisa A.

Verified Buyer

The shorts are very well

The shorts are very well made and functional. My only critique is I was they had a version with a shorter inseam. I prefer shorts that don’t go all the way down to my knees.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

May 9, 2024

Brandon S.

Verified Buyer

Nice shorts

Perfect length and aren’t too tight on the thigh.

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

May 8, 2024

Jason S.

Verified Buyer

Very comfortable

These shorts are very but run a little small.

Military & Veterans

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

May 7, 2024

Harold R.

Verified Buyer

Tarmac Shorts

Good quality garment. My only negative is that they need a separate thigh pocket for phones.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Apr 28, 2024

Charles B.

Verified Buyer

Likem

Nice material and like all Sitka items well made. They do run slightly on the small side

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Apr 27, 2024

Jim H.

Verified Buyer

Great shorts!

My favorite pair of short for my CCW.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Apr 9, 2024

Christie P.

Verified Buyer

Tarmac 8”short

Great fit , true to size

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Mar 29, 2024

Tim R.

Verified Buyer

Tarmac 8" short great for off shore

The Tarmac 8" short is great off shore. Super fast drying, stout enough for hooking, fighting and wiring billfish. Zip pockets are great. The itchy inside tags need to go. Other than they they are perfect.

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs big

Mar 27, 2024

Barry J.

Verified Buyer

Perfect

Shorts are true to size, flex in the right places, and are the quality you’d expect from Sitka. I do everything from work to playing golf in them. Top notch stuff

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Mar 26, 2024

Rod D.

Verified Buyer

Excellent

Best in the business

Pro

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Mar 26, 2024

Anthony W.

Verified Buyer

Nice

Great pair of shorts. I was hoping I wouldn’t like them so much!

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Mar 21, 2024

Ian M.

Verified Buyer

Great for fishing, hiking.

Pants seem very rigid in cut but have a great amount of flex. Have used them hiking, fishing, work around farm. Very good flex on inseam when climbing into tractor cab while mowing. Highly recommend. True to size work well for IWB concealed carry as well.

Military & Veterans

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Mar 21, 2024