When summer arrives, a good pair of shorts or a light skirt is the most comfortable thing to move in. Our range covers shorts for men and women and skirts for women, from technical models for a day on the trail to relaxed styles for everyday wear and holidays.
For walking and the outdoors, shorts should be light, hard-wearing and quick to dry. Look for stretch that gives freedom of movement when you step up onto rocks and stiles, and pockets that close for your phone and keys. Helly Hansen makes light hiking shorts for both men and women, plus shorter styles for faster walks.
For town, the beach and holidays, a short with a classic five-pocket cut is a versatile choice that works with both sneakers and sandals. Some shorts give the leg length in inches, such as 6" or 7": the lower the number, the shorter the leg. Didriksons makes casual shorts for both men and women.
An outdoor skirt gives the same freedom of movement as shorts but is airier on warm days. Didriksons and Kilpi both make outdoor skirts. Skirts aren't only for summer, either: a padded down skirt from Kari Traa can be pulled over leggings or trousers and keeps your hips and thighs warm when it's cold.
Most of the range comes from Swedish Didriksons and Norwegian Helly Hansen, both known for functional clothing for Nordic weather. You'll also find skirts from Kari Traa and Kilpi.
Shorts weather in Ireland can change by the hour, so keep a light rain jacket or a pair of zip-off trousers in your bag on summer walks.
Combine your shorts with a light T-shirt or polo, a pair of sandals and a cap. For longer trips, you'll find more technical clothing under outdoor clothing.
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