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Liam Burack, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from Johnstown, Colorado, says that “quite short” shorts have been popular among his friends since the pandemic, largely for practical reasons.

Men Wear Short Shorts. And Long Shorts. And Everything in Between. Micro-inseams are trending, but almost any length goes. Some men are opting for thigh-baring lengths.

ASK Vanessa How Short Is Too Short for Men’s Pants? A reader wants to experiment with higher hemlines — but men’s exposed ankles have been a source of fashion world strife.