Tarmac 8 Inch Short Reviews

Joe M.

Sep 30, 2025

5/5

Great overall shorts. Great length and material!

Great shorts! It is increasingly hard to find a pair this length and this material. Most of the shorts I find now are made of a material that make way too much noise when I walk. Only thing I would change is change the snap to an actual button. I would also request the team at Sitka add a few more colors. CHEERS!

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Darrell M.

Oct 16, 2025

5/5

nice length

5' 9" 165lbs. These are nice length.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Grant C.

Aug 31, 2025

5/5

Good comfortable shorts for daily use

These shorts feel comfortable and look smart. Great for wearing around town

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Larry H.

Aug 9, 2025

4/5

Great size and construction

Comfortable and good fit. Has a snap instead of a button to close waist. It's sometimes hard to align and can pop open when straining, for instance.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Tim F.

Jul 29, 2025

5/5

Great fit and material

Great fit and material

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Dave T.

Jun 24, 2025

5/5

Excellent short for all occasions

Excellent short for all occasions where shorts are appropriate. In the woods, on the trail, on the farm, in the city - it all works!

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jon L.

Jun 25, 2025

5/5

These shorts are very comfortable.

These shorts are very comfortable. I feel like they are a little big in the waist, but other than that, they really fit well.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: Runs big

Robert B.

Jun 29, 2025

5/5

Exactly what I was looking

Exactly what I was looking for!

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Corry L.

Jun 19, 2025

5/5

Tarmac Short

Absolutely love these!

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Tom S.

Jun 18, 2025

5/5

Quality

As always quality and comfort.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

John G.

May 30, 2025

5/5

Quality products

Shorts are comfortable and fit well

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jack B.

Apr 11, 2025

5/5

Good choice

I really like the length of these shorts. Perfect for outdoor req.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Brett G.

Nov 13, 2024

5/5

Much better than the territory

Much better than the territory short! True to size.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Reginald H.

Sep 30, 2024

5/5

Great fit and comfortable

Fits true to size and so comfortable I repurchased 4 more pair

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Mac I.

Sep 5, 2024

4/5

Tarmac short

I li,e these shorts! Material feels like they should be a though long wearing short. Fit and feel is good.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Paul O.

Jul 25, 2024

4/5

Perfect length…

Great shorts. Not really into knee length, so these are it for me. Could use a side slit pocket for an iPhone and a more secure button and loop closure. Otherwise 5-stars… Ordered 38’s, but could likely get away with 36’s.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

joseph S.

Sep 7, 2024

5/5

Run true to size and

Run true to size and feel great.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Michael I.

Sep 14, 2024

5/5

Shorts fit well

Durable and good looking

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Godfrey J.

Aug 8, 2024

5/5

I like these shorts.

These are lightweight yet seem tough. I have been wearing them regularly and still have no complaints.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Shane M.

Aug 6, 2024

5/5

I love these shorts

I love the shorts. The length is perfect and the quality is what you’d expect from Sitka.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Tre E.

Jun 19, 2024

5/5

Durable and Comfortable

These shorts are light and durable - a combo not often found in the shorts world. Seem to be of very high quality, especially where the stitching and zippers are concerned.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Sean P.

Jun 11, 2024

4/5

Overall, great short

Perfect lightweight material, yet durable. Seems to stain fairly easily, oddly enough. Fit was different in waist to thigh opening, compared to pants. Had to go up a size because they were too tight in butt and thigh. I wish sizing was standardized..

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

JP L.

Aug 23, 2024

5/5

Nice fit

Nice fit

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Daniel B.

Aug 9, 2024

5/5

Best shorts I own

Best shorts I own

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Mike M.

Jun 6, 2024

5/5

Another hit...

I didn't think I'd keep them at first touch and now I love them. Light weight but not an issue. Once they come in more colors and restock I will get more. Once i get something that works i and i like, i will buy several because you never know, and this short is one of those examples.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jeff R.

May 25, 2024

4/5

Great casual/active short. Not too

Great casual/active short. Not too long or skinny metro fit, so that's cool.Good lt ripstop grid fabric that seems like.a.good compromise between casual and burley. 32 in waist sits a little loose at my hip bones so.if you're on the bubble size-wise you may wanna get your normal size and next one down to check fit.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Jonathan W.

Jul 3, 2024

5/5

Favorite shorts!

Fantastic shorts. Easily my favorite pair now. Love the knife pocket!

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 251 lbs - 280lbs

Fit: True to size

Wes L.

May 28, 2024

5/5

perfect shorts

These shorts are the perfect length, an fit great. They are light weight and easy to take care of. They seem to not wrinkle easy as well. These are now my go to shorts!

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 221 lbs - 250lbs

Fit: True to size

Tre

May 31, 2024

5/5

High-Quality Shorts

Great quality construction while remaining flexible. Fit is great and the zippers are high-quality.

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jimmy w.

Jun 12, 2024

5/5

Great shorts

Great shorts

Verified Buyer

Height: 6'3'' - 6'5'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Kyle T.

Jun 6, 2024

5/5

very good fit !

very good fit !

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Will

Feb 6, 2024

5/5

Love these!

These shorts are light weight, with a little bit of stretch and feel super durable. The zipper back pocket is nice to secure wallet or phone. The length hits me about an inch and half above the knee.

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Zachary B.

Mar 14, 2024

5/5

Would like to see a

Would like to see a 9in in these also. 8 is almost too short for my liking but the 10 would be too long for my stumpy legs. Need about 5 more pairs though. Waist is true to size. Sweet shorts.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Christopher B.

May 21, 2024

5/5

Awesome!

Fit, size, and finish are all spot on. 0 complaints from these shorts.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 131 lbs - 160lbs

Fit: True to size

Kevin H.

May 18, 2024

5/5

New favorite short

Bought these because I’ve been rocking the same two pair American Eagle cargo shorts since high school. Yeah, 20+ year old cargo shorts. Got these and immediately threw the cargos away. Would like to see more pockets though, baby steps.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs big

Ralph C.

May 16, 2024

5/5

Perfect! Fits to size and

Perfect! Fits to size and durable. Plan on purchasing others.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

John G.

May 12, 2024

4/5

This is a quality piece.

This is a quality piece. They are comfortable and have seemed to hold up well with my active lifestyle.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

David D.

May 10, 2024

5/5

Durable and cool

Durable and cool

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Gary M.

May 10, 2024

5/5

awesome shorts

awesome shorts

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'6'' - 5'8'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

CHRIS K.

May 10, 2024

5/5

Love these shorts. Excellent quality,

Love these shorts. Excellent quality, fits to size adn very comfortable

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Lisa A.

May 9, 2024

4/5

The shorts are very well

The shorts are very well made and functional. My only critique is I was they had a version with a shorter inseam. I prefer shorts that don’t go all the way down to my knees.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Brandon S.

May 8, 2024

5/5

Nice shorts

Perfect length and aren’t too tight on the thigh.

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Jason S.

May 7, 2024

5/5

Very comfortable

These shorts are very but run a little small.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs small

Harold R.

Apr 28, 2024

5/5

Tarmac Shorts

Good quality garment. My only negative is that they need a separate thigh pocket for phones.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Charles B.

Apr 27, 2024

4/5

Likem

Nice material and like all Sitka items well made. They do run slightly on the small side

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: Runs small

Jim H.

Apr 9, 2024

5/5

Great shorts!

My favorite pair of short for my CCW.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size

Christie P.

Mar 29, 2024

5/5

Tarmac 8”short

Great fit , true to size

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Tim R.

Mar 27, 2024

5/5

Tarmac 8" short great for off shore

The Tarmac 8" short is great off shore. Super fast drying, stout enough for hooking, fighting and wiring billfish. Zip pockets are great. The itchy inside tags need to go. Other than they they are perfect.

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: Runs big

Barry J.

Mar 26, 2024

5/5

Perfect

Shorts are true to size, flex in the right places, and are the quality you’d expect from Sitka. I do everything from work to playing golf in them. Top notch stuff

Verified Buyer

Height: 6' - 6'2'' · Weight: 191 lbs - 220lbs

Fit: True to size

Rod D.

Mar 26, 2024

5/5

Excellent

Best in the business

Verified Buyer

Height: 5'9'' - 5'11'' · Weight: 161 lbs - 190lbs

Fit: True to size