In Hand: Marsh Wear Prime Shorts

I’ve been a fan of Marsh Wear Clothing for quite some time.  They produce high-quality fishing and casual gear that won’t crush your checking account but performs up to the specs you’d expect when on the water or at the Tiki Bar.

A segment that I’m particularly excited about is their Prime Shorts.  They feature my favorite thing about fishing-specific gear: it doesn’t look like fishing gear.  These shorts look like standard chino shorts – both technical and cotton/canvas.  Given the success of these shorts, Marsh Wear now offers them in two builds:  The Vintage Prime Shorts (left), and the standard Prime Shorts (right):

Out of the box, you’ll immediately see and feel the difference.  The Vintage Prime Shorts are a medium cotton blend (97% cotton, 3% stretch) that has a clean cut, zippered back pockets, mesh front pockets, and a hidden ‘buffet’ waistband for just the right fit.

The standard Prime Shorts are cut exactly the same but are constructed out of a technical hybrid blend (96% nylon, 4% spandex).  The standards have a little more movement, therefore don’t need the buffet waistband.

Both are offered in a bunch of colors – what you see here is Khaki and Antler – both will get a ton of wear this Spring/Summer.  From a sizing perspective, my experience is that they don’t offer a ton of vanity, so order your actual waist size (for example I wear a 33 in Duck Head and a 34 in Marsh Wear).  They feature an 8″ inseam, which is pretty standard for chinos these days.  And at $59/pop, it’s hard to beat.  High value proposition.

Shop the whole collection of Prime Shorts here.

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2 Comments

  1. MRP
    06/05/2023 / 10:09 AM

    I’m eyeing their Delano Shacket…
    Good design, good price point

  2. CCE
    06/05/2023 / 10:24 AM

    I’m new to this brand. Curious as to the leg opening on these? Leg opening for me is more important than inseam/outseam b/c you can’t get the leg opening altered.

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