Columbia Men's Snake River Water Shorts

Just what I hoped they would be
May 18, 2012

Order came faster than expected. Great price. Superb product: fits just right (waist & length... I am 5'8" 185), comfortable, dries fast, easy to move in, nice pocket depth, looks great... as good as advertised.

exelent
April 20, 2012

excellent products, so good quality and good prices. I bought columbia shorts and I like so much it is so comfort for beach and swim.....................

Great water shorts
March 30, 2012

Comfort and quality are what these shorts are all about. Quick dry with a bunch of pockets. I have several pairs of these shorts, and I am a fan of Columbia products.

Columbia Snake River Shorts
March 19, 2012

Nice fit and the 11 inch length looks very nice. Wear these shorts all year in California and take them when I travel. The zippered pockets and the stronger belt make this a very convenient and efficient desgin by Columbia.

Water shorts...
March 14, 2012

I am happy with the shorts. I will wear them while kayaking. They dry quickly and have a built in liner. I sometimes wear them instead of underwear...don't say gross...I wear them when I will have to change clothing while in a public setting...like a parking lot used by kayakers. This way I can take off my street clothes and be in shorts..not underwear, while I change into my paddling gear. I like the zippered pocket and adjustable belt. Bill

snake river water shorts
March 09, 2012

i have been looking for pocket treking shorts for 5 years and these are the only shorts that come anywhere close. i orders 1 pair and i am going bak to order 5 pair.

Great Water Shorts
March 08, 2012

I use these shorts for hiking at the creek (where I like to swim on a hot day) and sailing on small boats. They dry fast and the mesh liner does not chafe.

Nice light weight water short
February 26, 2012

I bought these shorts to use on a rafting trip down the grand canyon. They held up well and dried quickly. They seem to be a little large but the cinch belt helps hold them up. I am very happy with the shorts.

Snake River Shorts
February 21, 2012

I had used a previous version of these for at least 5 years. These fit nice, have better pockets, and the belt works well thus far. I am not a fan of the integrated mesh underwear, but I cut those out to suit my particular taste. The length was great (11"). Anticipate using these for outdoor adventures: hiking, fishing, camping.

December 30, 2011

just what I was looking for, after 6 years I wore out the last pair. I couldn't find them in any stores & rarely shop online but had a good experience buying these at this site.

Excellent quality, fit, as expected
October 04, 2011

The river shorts were very much what my husband was looking for. Many pockets, zippers, velcro for safety and inside netting if you want to ues as a bathing suit. Fabric is excellent too! The fit is great, very accurate. Highly recommend.

Good Value
September 25, 2011

Been wearing for 2 months now, mainly for exercises, brisk walking and sea sport activities .. no problem with the shorts. Seriously the best value around.

Not Up to the Task of River Running
August 04, 2011

The waist web is a facade, it quickly turn to very stretchy elastic and it is absolutely impossible to get enough tension on these so that they will not work their way down if you are doing anything but posing for a camera. For use on the river, I didn't even bother and just sent them back. DO NOT BUY.

Love Boating
July 30, 2011

I recently bought the snake river shorts and have used them almost every day!I live at the lake and wow i wish i would have discovered these shorts a long time a go!They are perfect for all the otdoor activities that goes along with and around the lake.What i liked most about them was how quick they dry and how comfortable they are.They are true to size Im 6 feet and weight 180 and the large fits great.The other thing i love about these shorts is the length not too short just above the knee for me.And the Omni-shade Upf 50 SUN is a extra bonus u just dont find many swim shorts wqith that sun protection.Will for sure order more like today.Can't go wrong with this purchase!Waterluver

Excellent Short
July 28, 2011

Great material, very comfortable and light. This will dry quickly and never wrinkle. The only downside is the waist band is larger than the actual size. I wear size 32 jean and M size is a bit larger

Snake River Shorts
July 25, 2011

I purchased another pair of these, some time ago. I had more success with the first pair. On the new pair, the belt elastic pulled free. If you like to wear the belt snug, these are probably not for you. They work great for hiking, in the stream, and also in the pool or ocean. They are very light and comfortable, but not as durable, as I would like. Their best use is as a bathing suit.

Great Shorts
July 19, 2011

For all around water/light hiking shorts these work great. The fit feels good but the length could be a little longer. I have worn them hiking when I knew I would be in and out of water and they worked out well. I also wear them around the house so I can get in and out of the pool without having to change to swimming trunks. I will buy another pair when these wear out.

comfortable and nice looking
July 08, 2011

Shorts is comfortable. Love the zipper for the side pocket ad the back pocket. It's smooth and keep my valuable secure The shorts dry quickly as well. It's true to size so if you have another Columbia shorts that fits, getting the same size will fit you as well

Great Shorts, but watch sizing
July 07, 2011

Recently bought these shorts. Love the feel, material and look--but--watch out. Sizing is way off. Large fits like extra-large. I suggest one size down to be safe.

Still a Great Design
June 26, 2011

i bought a pair of the previous generation of these shorts about 5 years ago. I still have them and they look great. This new model, I believe, even surpasses them in design, comfort and durability. Have a feeling I'll be ordering more!

June 21, 2011

I have used these swim shorts for the past few years. I have reordered simply because they are the best value around. They are also fairly priced. Thanks

columbia snake river water shorts
June 13, 2011

The columbia snake river water shorts are very comfortable and durable. They are great in hot weather they keep me very cool. They are stain proof so u dont have to worry about guts and mud.

May 29, 2011

Comfortable. Fabric seems durable and doesn't snag on plants when hiking. Would recommend as a multi-functional short. Excellent customer service by Altrec.

Nice shorts
March 23, 2011

I like these shorts but there was a stretch band incorporated in the belt that tightens the waist that broke loose. It was a simple matter of sewing to fix (not worth sending back).

new style snake river shorts
March 09, 2011

Ok guys, I have owned Colombia snake river shorts before. I've worn them while exercising, running, swimming, and cycling, the shorts just worked VERY well while doing every activity. So after about 6 years of abuse, I decided that it was time to get myself a couple of new pairs in different colors. To my suprise I did some research on line about the redesigned snake river shorts that Columbia now makes, and found that people were not giving them the best reviews. I took a chance an ordered 2 pair in black and these shorts are ALMOST as good as my first pairs of snake river shorts. Everything about the new design is comparable with the old design, except for one thing... the belt! It is true about what other reviews have said, the belt really is just a half nylon belt with flimsy elastic on the ends. If you like to tie your shorts (snug to very snug)... these shorts may not be the product for you. If you are ok with your shorts fitting (just snug) and not (python tight), then these shorts will be a good buy for you. For me, the shorts are not as great as the older versions, but are still a good buy. Just remember to buy your regular size... I like the 11 inch inseam.

Good pair of shorts
December 10, 2010

They are perfect shorts in term of confort and quality, the only issue with them is that they fit a little large, so if you are a M size like me, you may want to try a S.

Love these shorts
December 01, 2010

I initially bought these shorts at a retail store and loved them so much much that I looked for them online and found them on this altrec.com site. These shorts are great for working out because of the inner mesh which stores my junk - ha!! There are also pockets and zippers to store your items. I bought two pairs on this site for a great price!

Just What I wanted
October 20, 2010

Best price for Columbia Snake Water Shorts, exactly what I want. Love to wear these in the water as swim shorts.

Great Shorts
October 17, 2010

Best shorts i have had in years. I ususlly wear a Medium but a Small in these shorts fit perfect. Well made, dry fast and look great. Can wear them to the beach, hiking or out to dinner. Great colors too. Anyone wanting quality shorts for warm weather should have buy a least one pair of these.

Great shorts
October 07, 2010

I bought these shorts for my husband. He had several pair of these type and brand (Columbia) that I would say are 5-6 years old. These are his shorts of choice as he is ready for any activity when he has these shorts on. We enjoy traveling and these shorts are comfortable, dry fast and look good in any situation. I purchased 5 pair of shorts in various colors, all were true to color and exactly as described on the web site. Thank you for a great buying experience as we live in a very rural area with no shopping.

The belt is a fatal flaw
September 12, 2010

So I was looking for a new pair of shorts I could swim in and it seemed these had everything i was looking for: pockets, long inseam, mesh liner. When I received them I tried them on and tightened the belt, but it never seemed to get tight. Eventually I tightened the belt enough to see the problem. What appears in the picture to be a nylon webbing belt is actually a six inch piece of webbing sewn to an elastic band that goes through the belt tunnel. So you can never get the belt tight. I carry my blackberry, wallet, and keys in my pockets and the elastic is just not enough to hold up the shorts. A real webbing belt would have made these perfect. Instead I had to return them. The search for the perfect swim short continues.

Great product and great service!
September 10, 2010

Received the Columbia Water Shorts for my husband, as ordered, at a great discount, free shipping and speedy transaction. Can't wait to buy more "stuff".

Great
August 17, 2010

Speedy delivery; great quality. Couldn't find in stores anywhere, glad to find them online.

11
August 11, 2010

Love these shorts. I wear them all summer long, and all year long at the gym. This year's batch runs LARGE in the 11" inseam. I am usually a 36 Large, but had to change my order to Med in the longer 11" inseam.

5-star resource for Men's Casual wear !
August 06, 2010

Bought 3 pairs of Columbia Men's Snake River Water Shorts ... all came in 1st quality. Quick turnaround, good visuals online for choosing. Will buy from Alltrec again.

great price for durable water shorts
July 26, 2010

Just purchased my second pair of these swim shorts. I liked the first pair so much I bought them in a different color. They are good quality, quick drying and nice looking. Fine to wear out of the water into a store or restaurant. They do run a bit large, so order one size down.

Columbia Men's Snake River Water Shorts
July 23, 2010

These are great shorts!!! I live on an island in Panama and literally live in these shorts. Light weight, quick drying and durable. I bought four pair and will definitely shop the line again.

Columbia Men's Snake River Water Shorts - Love them!
July 08, 2010

Best shorts I ever purchased. Comfortable, thin, dry quickly, breathable, and loose! Inner mesh brief very good. Love shorts with mesh and don't have to wear cotton underwear on those hot hot summer days. Buying 3 more pairs.

GREAT shorts for HOT summers!
July 07, 2010

Sized a little on the "large" side, these shorts are great for hot humid summers!

Great shorts but beware of the size chart
June 27, 2010

My favorite shorts were the old PFG with the mesh brief. I normally wear a 36-38 so I ordered these shorts in large. I believe I would have loved these shorts except that they were extremely large, possibly an XXL.