Go Shorty vs Faherty All Day Shorts: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The Faherty All Day Shorts and Go Shorty are close. We gave the Faherty All Day Shorts a slight edge at 9/10 over the Go Shorty at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. These live up to the hype: the ultimate hybrid short that looks tailored but performs like a swim trunk.

Side by side

AttributeFaherty All Day ShortsGo Shorty
Our rating9/108.5/10
Best forThese live up to the hype: the ultimate hybrid short that looks tailored but performs like a swim trunk.The lululemon Commission Shorts are the go-to chino short for active men—three builds let you dial in the right fabric.
Standouts
  • Dries exceptionally fast (reviewer found it suspiciously quick)
  • 4-way stretch and comfortable all day
  • Hybrid design: tailored chino appearance with swim-trunk performance
  • Water-repellent and moisture-wicking
  • Made from 75% recycled polyester (plastic bottles)
  • Highly comfortable with ABC gusset technology
  • Lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking fabric
  • Durable, long-lasting construction
  • Multiple pockets including secure zipper
  • Three distinct fabric builds for different needs
Watch-outs
  • Pattern colors read more as swim trunks than formal chinos
  • Can't use fabric softeners without damaging water-repellent finish
  • Premium price point
  • Runs small with inconsistent sizing
  • Limited color options
  • Confusing range of style variations

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Faherty All Day Shorts if…

These live up to the hype: the ultimate hybrid short that looks tailored but performs like a swim trunk.

  • Dries exceptionally fast (reviewer found it suspiciously quick)
  • 4-way stretch and comfortable all day
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Choose the Go Shorty if…

The lululemon Commission Shorts are the go-to chino short for active men—three builds let you dial in the right fabric.

  • Highly comfortable with ABC gusset technology
  • Lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking fabric
Check price

Why we rate them this way

Faherty All Day Shorts — 9/10

These live up to the hype: the ultimate hybrid short that looks tailored but performs like a swim trunk.

What we liked: Dries exceptionally fast (reviewer found it suspiciously quick), 4-way stretch and comfortable all day, Hybrid design: tailored chino appearance with swim-trunk performance, Water-repellent and moisture-wicking, Made from 75% recycled polyester (plastic bottles).

Worth knowing: Pattern colors read more as swim trunks than formal chinos, Can't use fabric softeners without damaging water-repellent finish.

Go Shorty — 8.5/10

The lululemon Commission Shorts are the go-to chino short for active men—three builds let you dial in the right fabric.

What we liked: Highly comfortable with ABC gusset technology, Lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking fabric, Durable, long-lasting construction, Multiple pockets including secure zipper, Three distinct fabric builds for different needs.

Worth knowing: Premium price point, Runs small with inconsistent sizing, Limited color options, Confusing range of style variations.

Common questions

Is the Faherty All Day Shorts or the Go Shorty better?

We rated the Faherty All Day Shorts 9/10 and the Go Shorty 8.5/10, so we lean Faherty All Day Shorts — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).

How much do the Faherty All Day Shorts and Go Shorty cost?

The Go Shorty is listed at $88. We don't have a current price on file for the Faherty All Day Shorts — check the latest on its review page.

What's the difference between the Faherty All Day Shorts and the Go Shorty?

Short version — Faherty All Day Shorts: These live up to the hype: the ultimate hybrid short that looks tailored but performs like a swim trunk. Go Shorty: The lululemon Commission Shorts are the go-to chino short for active men—three builds let you dial in the right fabric.

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