Camo Shorts - Green

I run into this issue often so i wasn’t too hopeful it would be different with these. Great shorts, perfect pockets, good feel to them but the waist is tight. Even completely untied and stretched out, they are tight on the waist and make me feel nauseous. I’m a 34 waist all day but for some reason, all of you shorts makers make tight waisted drawstring shorts. If I go up a size they are giant and defeat the purpose of a 5 inch seam
Short and the look I want. I’ll have to use scissors to try and cut the elastic band without destroying the shorts but still be able to wear them. I’m 5 foot 8, 180 lbs and about 11% body fat, I run into this often and don’t know what to do. Anyhow, cool shorts, thanks for the stickers

Love these shorts!

Solid shorts. I'm 6' 3" so I wear biker shorts underneath. the 5" shows a lotta leg. but that's what I'm going for. Topo design is subtle but fresh. Got the 3pk. Wear em @ the gym n on the trail.

Mannnnnnn yall thought it was over. If you read the reviews that say "I thought they would be more form fitting", did you consider that people don't need to see form-fitted pretzel sticks?? I'm not saying that you have to be hitting the gym hard for these to look good, or that you should be naturally big in the legs. Although, to those people I would recommend buying these shorts, the fact of the matter is that if you have 2" or even 4" of space between your leg and shorts, rock it. There is nothing wrong with the fit. If you have 2-4" of room and wanted it to be "form-fitting" then hit the gym bud because nobody but you can fill those spaces. I am wearing the maroon shorts as I type this, and I have room between my thigh and shorts. I am not complaining, they are comfortable and not constricting, and don't make me look like Seamus from family guy.
Whatever, do what you want.

Listen. I have two points to make and I don't work for the company (hire me).
1) if you read any review that's not 4 or 5 stars: don't believe it. I ordered cove shorts when I saw the "buy two get one" deal. I now own six pairs. I wear them religiously, different colors for all occasions. They don't necessarily stretch but they are not restricting at all. They are durable shorts, wash easy, and are comfortable as f69k. I wear them to the gym, playing basketball, swimming, and to sleep. No complaints. Everyday shorts that you forget you're wearing.
2) The people who complain about size, I swear you're getting different shorts. I read a review that said the 5.5inch go down to their knees. Either the people writing the review are lying or they are 11 inches tall because no way. All my shorts are 5.5 inseam and go to the same spot on my leg despite some being 32" waist and others 30". On a different note, if you are absolutely jacked and taking steroids, these shorts will not be comfortable. They will make you look swole but will not be comfortable so don't be mad at cove when they don't stretch.

All in all, 10/10 would recommend giving a shot. They don't have strict return policies and if you don't like it send it back. I have had mine for well over a year and nothing is ripping, tearing, or fraying. I am enthusiastic and happy to say cove is a brand I will be steadily purchasing from and also, they send a sticker pack in each order.
(Don't buy one pair, $45 for one is too much, but $90 for 3 is 30$ a pair and way better)