Saltwater 9.5-inch Flat-Front Chino Short
A washed chino short that keeps the brand’s coastal casual line grounded in everyday utility.
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Story & heritage
Wikipedia describes Saltwater as IZOD's relaxed-fit collection built around easy shirts, chino shorts and other casual warm-weather staples with a nautical or tropical lean. That makes the chino short less a side item than a foundational piece in the line's identity.
The 9.5-inch flat-front version is the cleanest expression of Saltwater's idea: familiar preppy summer clothing softened through washed color, stretch comfort and a slightly more broken-in attitude.
Materials & craft
The official page specifies a lightweight cotton-stretch blend, four-pocket construction, flat front, 9.5-inch inseam and stretch waistband. IZOD also calls out the salty wash, which is the finishing treatment that gives the short its already-worn, easygoing look.
How to choose & style
This is the short to wear with polos, washed tees and breezy short-sleeve shirts. Harbor Mist plays well with navy, white and sun-faded greens, and the longer inseam means it looks better kept fairly streamlined up top rather than with oversized layers.