Corteiz Shorts

Corteiz shorts | Cargo, HMP and mesh styles for summer in the UK

Corteiz shorts carry the same identity as the full-length pieces, cut for warm days. You get cargo shorts with real pockets, HMP shorts with the leg branding the line is known for, and lighter mesh and pique styles for proper heat.

Each style has a different job. Cargo shorts carry your essentials and hold their shape. Mesh and pique stay cool. Sweat shorts and denim sit in between, for the days that start cool and end warm.

Corteiz cargo shorts | Pockets, structure and the Alcatraz on the leg

Cargo shorts are the most practical Corteiz short. Side pockets on the leg carry a phone, keys and cards, so you can leave the bag at home.

Corteiz Alcatraz cargo shorts

The Alcatraz cargo shorts put the island logo on the leg of a structured cargo short. The Corteiz Alcatraz cargo shorts in Triple Black keep everything tonal and go with any top.

Beige and cream are the lighter options for the height of summer, while green and black with yellow bring more colour.

Corteiz Guerillaz cargo shorts

The Guerillaz name is the one behind the brand's cargos, and the shorts carry it into warmer months. The Corteiz Guerillaz 2026 cargo shorts in black are the 2026 version, with the Guerillaz 21 in navy alongside.

If you want the full-length version, the Corteiz Guerillaz cargos give the same look for cooler days.

Corteiz shorts by line | HMP, RTW, Starz and more

Corteiz HMP shorts

The HMP shorts bring the line's bold leg branding to a short. The Corteiz HMP shorts in black pair with the HMP joggers you already know, and grey and camo versions sit alongside. The HMP Mesh Panel shorts add a mesh section for airflow.

Corteiz RTW and 5 Starz shorts

The RTW shorts carry the Rules The World branding in black, white, grey and blue, with an RTW Mesh short in black for hotter days. The 5 Starz shorts use the star mark in black, grey, white and blue, and match the 5Starz hoodies.

Corteiz Allstarz and P.O.C shorts

The Allstarz shorts are built on two-tone colour: white with pink, blue with green, black with pink and more. The P.O.C shorts keep it simpler in black, grey, white and blue.

Corteiz mesh, pique and sweat shorts

For real heat, mesh and pique are the most breathable options in the range. The RTW Mesh, the 21 Mesh Panel and the Island Pique in black or taupe all let air move through the fabric.

Sweat shorts sit at the other end. The Royale Crest in heather grey and the Island Puff Print in Arctic Camo are the ones to wear on cooler summer evenings. The OG Alcatraz jogger shorts sit in the same family, with a relaxed, elasticated fit.

Corteiz denim and windbreaker shorts

The Corteiz RTW Baggy denim shorts give a wider, heavier short that softens the more you wear it. The Sun and Rain windbreaker shorts go the other way: a light shell short in black, yellow, grey and pink that pairs well with a Corteiz windbreaker.

Corteiz short colours | Black first, then blue, grey and pink

Black is the safest pick. It goes with every tee and trainer, and it hides the wear of a busy summer.

Blue and grey are the next step. They look lighter and work with black or white on top. Pink runs through the Allstarz and Sun and Rain lines, and it works best with a plain white or black tee. For something louder, the HMP camo and the Arctic Camo sweat short break up an all-black outfit.

Cargo shorts or HMP shorts | Which Corteiz short to choose

Choose cargo shorts if you want pockets and structure. They hold their shape, carry your essentials and look sharper with a tucked or boxy tee.

Choose HMP, RTW or Starz shorts if comfort comes first. The softer, easier fit makes them the better pick for long, hot days and travel.

Corteiz shorts sizing | Usual size, relaxed fit

• Cargo shorts: take your usual size. The relaxed look comes from the cut, not from sizing up.
• HMP, RTW and Starz shorts: relaxed and easy through the leg. Take your usual size.
• Denim shorts: the RTW Baggy is already wide. Stay with your usual waist size.
• Length: check the length in the size guide below to see where the short will sit on you.

The size guide below gives waist, hip and length in centimetres, measured flat on the garment.

How to check Corteiz shorts

• The branding: clean edges on the Alcatraz, HMP or RTW graphic, with no blurring or peeling.
• The pockets: on cargo shorts, even stitching at the pocket corners, where stress builds first.
• The waistband: firm elastic and neatly finished drawstring ends.
• The labels: neatly stitched and clearly printed, with no spelling mistakes.

Every pair in our curated selection is sourced from trusted suppliers and checked against its listing before it ships.

Caring for Corteiz shorts

• Follow the label: the sewn-in care label is always the final word on washing and temperature.
• Inside out: protects prints and leg branding from rubbing in the drum.
• Empty the pockets: keys and coins wear through cargo pockets from the inside.
• No tumble dryer: heat shrinks cotton and weakens mesh panels.

What to wear with Corteiz shorts

Shorts and a T-shirt is the summer uniform. A boxy Corteiz T-shirt with cargo shorts in the same tone gives a clean, planned look, and a white tee with black shorts never fails.

Finish with Air Max 95s or a chunky runner to balance the wider leg, and add a trucker cap when the sun is out.