The 13 Best Shorts on Amazon for Surviving These Summer Heat Waves

You can't go wrong with a good ol' pair of chinos, and Flint and Tinder does them right. Made primarily with cotton and enhanced with a spandex for movability, these shorts don't sacrifice structure for stretch.

Ah, the shorts for an athlete. Play some soccer. Go for a run. Do just about anything in these ultra-breathable, flexible athletic shorts, made for you to move in.

If there’s one short that’s an essential, it’s a classic fit in always-reliable black, preferably with a seven-inch inseam. The style will go with every top you have in your closet and every sneaker and sandal on your shoe rack.

A blend of cotton and spandex comes together to create this ultra lightweight and flexible style, perfect for warm-weather wear. Through it on with a classic short-sleeve shirt and some simple sneakers, and you're good to go.

Champion's iconic mesh shorts aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Whether you're wearing them to a pick-up basketball game or simply to loaf on the couch, these breezy shorts have been a go-to since the early 20th century.

The linen in the fabrication and the beaded drawstring just exude beach vibes. The elastic waistband coupled with the drawstring gives you a customizable fit, so you can hit your summer day in peak comfort.

Hit the gym, run, bike, or simply just hang out in these shorts. Rhone's high-quality performance shorts are made to beat the heat, with a cooling, quick-dry composition that's primed for the season ahead.

Cargo shorts can be tricky; they’re not the sleekest style in the spectrum. But if you require the extra pockets, Wrangler has a pair that looks pretty good.

The shorts you grab to wear with your favorite tee or tank, and the ones that, years down the line, you’ll still have—and love.

These scream old money but also new shorts. The ultimate combo for yachts, decks, poolside cocktails...

Pair with a polo or linen button-down and boom! The classy, casual summer outfit. I’d recommend grabbing a few pairs of these, honestly; Mr. Hilfiger knows how to do understated elegance.

Need the ultimate travel short? Look for something made of already-crinkled seersucker, like these by AG.

If you didn't come here for the incredibly reasonable prices, then these might just be the shorts for you. Vilebrequin's luxe linen cargo shorts are as premium as shorts on Amazon get.