WorkHorse Stretch Canvas Short
HANDUP WorkHorse Canvas Shorts bring the durability of classic work shorts together with lightweight stretch fabric that won't hold you back. Built for digging, pedaling, exploring, and hanging out, they're the do-it-all shorts that work just as hard as you do.
- Lightweight 7.4 oz cotton/spandex stretch canvas
- Reinforced double-layer thigh panels for added durability
- Six total pockets, including two useful side utility pockets
- Full-stretch waistband for comfortable movement
- Straight-leg cut with an approximately 8-inch inseam
Best for: Trail building, casual mountain biking, outdoor work, hiking, yard projects, camping, and riders who want durable stretch shorts that transition from work to play.
WorkHorse Stretch Canvas Short Features
WorkHorse Pants & Shorts Sizing Guide
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Finding your size by shorts or pants you currently own
- Layout a pair of your favorite shorts or pants flat on the ground and measure straight across the top of the waist
- Compare this measurement to the Half Waist line in the chart below and pick the size closest to your measurement
- If you are exactly in between sizes, we recommend going to the size above
- For inseam length, measure the same garment from bottom of crotch to bottom of leg opening and compare to "Inseam" in the chart below
- Finding your size by your body measurements
- With a flexible measuring tape, measure around your waist where your belt line would be
- Or use a piece of string, wrap it around where your belt line would be, not pushing into your skin, cut or mark the string lay it flat and measure it's length
- Compare this measurement to the Full Waist line in the chart below to find your size
- For inseam length measure from the top inside of your thigh down to your ankle bone
Work & Ride in Style & Comfort
Additional Details
Why We Made the WorkHorse Shorts
WorkHorse Features & Material
Bottom Wash Instructions
Crash Replacement
Hey, we’ve all crashed and torn up our gear. If a crash caused the issue, we have a crash replacement program. Just send us an email on our Returns and Exchanges page and we'll get you taken care of.
Warranty
All HANDUP products come with a warranty that carries up to 1-year from the original purchase dates for defects not caused by regular wear and tear.
Comfortable and great feeling material. Only downside is that the color faded in random spots after the first wash. Haven’t had that issue with the black version.
I've been wearing these Handup shorts for both work and play, and they've quickly become my go-to pair.
They're super comfortable, have plenty of stretch, and move well whether I'm crawling under houses, climbing around a jobsite, or hopping on a skateboard after work. The fit is what really sold me though - fitted without being restrictive, so they don't feel baggy or sloppy.
The double-front construction makes them tough enough for daily plumbing work, but they don't look like traditional work shorts. I've worn them straight from service calls to trail rides, skate sessions, and brewery stops without ever feeling underdressed or needing to change.
If you're looking for one pair of shorts that can handle work, outdoor adventures, and everyday life, these are hard to beat.
Also! From Chattanooga, living in Maine. Happy to support the guys back home!
Feels like very durable material
Made very rugged.
heaven in fabric.
I dig these shorts. They feel like the comfy performance fabric trying to be cotton, but the weave seems a bit more structured and abrasion-resistant. I've taken them to the local brewery, office work, and trail days and they seem to fit in perfectly for all of those. I might buy a pair of the pants. This may be helpful to some, I'm somewhere between a 30 and 32 so I ended up buying both and with the stretch, I went with the smaller size (5' 11" and about 150lbs). They fit perfectly.
Shorts are really nice. Just make sure you wash on cold and hang dry so they don’t fade. I do wish the pockets were a little deeper though.
I had the old shorts, i loved them, the new version is good just not as good. they now are longer, have a snap instead of a button, and the fabric is not as heavy duty.
I had to get a replacement short and they were awesome getting me into a new short. I was given the option of the two new color ways and went with the camo. It definitely hits all the notes of what made the first workhorse great but did it better. Shoutout to Katy!
Super comfortable, great fit, durable and high quality fabric. Plus my wife keeps complimenting how they look!
Love everything about this short, except the circumference of the hem. I’m 6’4” and have pretty skinny legs and they are still very tight at the bottom. It might have something to do with the hem being quite thick. An extra inch of room, and they’d be perfect.
Fantastic shorts for a good day on the bike in any conditions.
Pros: Stretchy, most comfortable short HandUp has made yet. Better than their jorts in my opinion. Tons of pockets and comfortable gusseted seams that make riding a joy
Cons: Slightly heavier material, unlike the jorts, when these soak through they get super heavy and uncomfy. I would not bring these on a long tour, or multi day bike trip.
Overall: Sick shorts for a sweet day on the bike, maybe not the best for longer tours
So good. Great fit!
Just what I was looking for. Hefty enough to do real work and stretchy enough to throw baseball with the kids. They were warm on a post ride shred, but it was also 90 degrees out.
I sized up because I read a few reviews they shrink post wash. A little bigger than I usually wear, duh, but haven’t washed them yet because I’m gross. So if they shrink a tad, they should be even more perfecter. They got wife points too.
Shorts don’t last long in the wash. I have owned these for a few weekday and LOVED them at first. After a few weeks of wash and wear, the color faded and the size shrunk on me. Little disappointed with these, but I’ll continue to wear them. Still a great brand.
Hi there!
With the WorkHorse shorts being a canvas fabric, they will fade and shrink if they're put through warmer/rougher cycles through the washer and dryer. We've reached out to you via our support email, but for anyone reading this review, we recommend washing on a gentle cold cycle and either line drying or dry on a very low heat setting to maximize the durability on these shorts.
Great fit and quality. Favorite shorts I own.
My new favorite 'just riding along' shorts. Not sweating my chonies off in our balmy Texas weather, as the mesh pockets been keepin' my sweet cheeks well-ventilated. Hoping y'all restock these in size 34!
Great fit. Great quality.
The mesh pockets were a surprise, love 'em
Excellent product.Thck fabric but not too heavy perfect for biking. Size up, I bought 32 and usually wear 30.
Great short, durable and comfortable so far. I do think they run a touch small, especailly in the legs, and tend to shink a fair amount in the wash. I would just size up for the best experince.
Bought two pairs. One of each color to the trails and everyday in the wood shop. Love the low double butt pockets!
These drawers are sturdy enough to wear in the shop for weeks at a time, and gentle enough on my loins to go for a 50 mile unicycle ride. Would recommend. Plus they make my **** look HAWT.
I wasn’t sure what to expect. I wear Carhartt carpenter canvas pants during cooler months, so I was looking for a similar functioning short for the summer months here in GA. The stretch/flex is great and the quality, finish, and fit is spot on.
I do wish you guys sold these in like a 5” inseam (like chubbies). I’d buy 6 more pairs if a 5” option was available. I’m keeping them, but I’d prefer a more modern/shorter length.
Good fit, high quality, and steezy!
love it
Great, but hoping they break in. Enjoy the rugged construction but initial fit is pretty snug and doesn't stretch or move as much as advertised. Hoping they break in after a few wears.
I just received these shorts, haven't even washed them yet, but wanted to share my initial feedback. I've been searching for EDC/utility shorts for months. Looking for something that works in the heat, looks good and fits well, and has enough pockets for all the gear I find myself with. These shorts very nearly hit all the marks, but there are a few things I'd change to make them perfect:
• shorter inseam. i know, the util pockets make this difficult. but i want what i want! 5"-7" shorts are the trend but they also are easier to wear in hot weather.
•deeper front pockets, maybe slant-openings would be better for usage
• more color options :)
These shorts win on materials and construction, and having the right amount of pockets. I'll be keeping my eye on this for more options in the future!
Best and most comfortable mountain biking shorts I've ever worn. Even in the heat of the South.
Great shorts. Love the stretch in the material
