I've been a fan of Nogi for a long time. I've always liked they're simple sporty designs and the quality of their products. I was really happy when I saw they had a few new styles so I jumped on them. I actually bought the kingpins, volts and the hoodie but this review will focus on the kingpins.
Design
Right off the bat, the thing that jumps out at me is the unique styling and design of the shorts. The design is rather bold but it's tasteful. No pitbulls or skulls here LOL! They actually kind of remind of basketball shorts. There is real attention to detail here, from the drawstring to the pattern in the background and the high quality embroidery. I like the color scheme too.
Fit
I'm a true 33" waist so I usually buy 34s. I picked these up in 34 and they fit great. they also run a little longer than I expected which is a good thing. I have long legs so they fit me well, not short like my Sprawls. The leg opening is decent too and with the split seam, it allows for plenty of mobility.
They have changed their enclosure system to a more traditional style and I think it's a good move. My old Bones don't seem to hold together as well so this is definitely an improvement.
Construction
The construction is top notch and IMO much improved over their old designs. All the stitching is solid and material tough but light. The embroidery looks and feels great as well.
Overall these are really great looking shorts that fit well, look great and perform even better. I definitely recommend these shorts if you're looking for something a bit different.
NOGI Nogi Kingpin Shorts White - Special Edition #32078
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