A campfire story you can wear.
Most printed shorts shout one logo; these tell a story in sketches — a hand-drawn 4×4, pine trees, a kayaker, a red “Keep Hiking!” scattered across heather-grey knit like patches on an old camp uniform. The fabric is proper sweat-short cotton, thick and soft, with raw-cut hems and leather-tipped drawstrings that make the whole pair feel considered rather than printed-on.
Key benefits
- Hand-drawn wilderness graphics — truck, pines, kayak, and slogans placed like patches, not one big logo slab
- 80% cotton knit — real sweatshirt fabric with weight and softness, not a thin printed jersey
- Craft details — raw-edge hems and flat drawstrings finished in leather tips
- Elastic mid-rise waist with drawstring — pull on, tie, done
- Loose, knee-length cut — the American-retro shape that works with a plain tee and sneakers
Why it works
Every rotation needs one pair that isn't trying to be sharp — the pair for long evenings, movie nights, and slow Fridays that still looks intentional if you step out. This is that pair with personality. The prints carry the character, so styling stays effortless: the photos pair it with navy, yellow, or washed knit tees, and any of those work. Grey knit also lives happily indoors — in AC, on couches, at the chalet after sunset — where nylon feels technical. It's the comfort pick of the collection, with enough design to never read as pajamas.
Product details
- Material: 80% cotton / 20% polyester, knit
- Color: Heather grey with multicolor prints
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL (supplier lists US equivalents 36–44)
- Waist: Elastic, mid-rise, with drawstring
- Fit: Loose, knee length
- Hem: Raw-cut edge
- Pattern: Printed
- Season: Spring & summer
Fit & sizing
MADEN sizing runs small — order one size up from your usual. The supplier publishes US-size equivalents (S ≈ US 36 through XXL ≈ US 44) rather than garment measurements, so if you're between sizes, compare with a sweat short you already own.
FAQ
What are the prints?
Hand-drawn outdoor illustrations — an off-road truck, pines, a kayaker, and hiking slogans — printed in green, black, and red on both legs.
What's the fabric like?
Sweatshirt fabric: 80% cotton knit with real weight. Soft inside, structured outside.
How does sizing run?
See the size guide by the size selector — and when in doubt, size up.