Fear of God Essentials Shorts: Sweatshorts, Gym Shorts and More

Fear of God Essentials shorts follow the same idea as the sweatpants: relaxed, long and in the same muted colours as the hoodies and tees. There are fleece sweatshorts, heavy jersey shorts, nylon gym shorts and cotton twill drawstring shorts, plus a few from the main collection. Shop them all in men’s shorts at Luxury Shoes .

Quick answer

• Most popular: the Classic Sweatshort in cotton and polyester fleece.
• For hot weather: the Classic Heavy Jersey Short and the nylon gym shorts.
• Length: most sit at the knee, with a relaxed leg.
• Sizing: take your usual size.

The styles

1. Essentials Classic Sweatshort in Black

The core sweatshort: 380GSM fleece, an encased elastic waistband with drawcord and a soft-touch logo. It matches the Classic Hoodie.

2. Essentials Classic Heavy Jersey Short in Black

Heavy cotton jersey instead of fleece, so it is lighter and better for summer.

3. Essentials Signature Classic Short in Ink Black

Heavier 480GSM core fleece with an embroidered Signature script.

4. Essentials Suede Fleece Signature Relaxed Short with Piping in Black

Suede fleece with contrast piping, matching the Signature track jacket.

5. Essentials Bonded Nylon Signature Relaxed Short with Slit in Black

Bonded nylon with side slits, cut in a 90s relaxed shape.

6. Essentials Nylon Checkered Gym Short in Seal

A nylon gym short with a checkered texture, the lightest short in the range.

7. Essentials Cotton Twill Relaxed Drawstring Short in Iron Grey

Cotton twill with a drawstring, for a smarter summer short.

8. Essentials Fleece Cargo Basketball Short in Iron Grey

Fleece with cargo pockets and a longer basketball length.

From the main collection

The main Fear of God collection makes shorts in more unusual fabrics: the Wool Ripstop Baggy Shorts are made in Italy, the Denim Utility Shorts are Japanese denim, and the Sunfaded Vacation Sweatshort is American fleece washed for a faded colour.

How do they fit?

Essentials shorts are relaxed through the leg and most sit at the knee. The waistband is elastic with a drawcord. Take your usual size. Essentials runs in letter sizes from XXS to 4XL depending on the style, and the main collection runs XS to XXXL, waist sizes 28 to 38 for denim and IT 44 to 56 for tailoring. See the Fear of God size guide for how each fit family wears.

How to wear them

A sweatshort with a matching hoodie is the easiest summer set. For warmer days, pair the Heavy Jersey Short with a Classic Tee and slides. The cotton twill shorts work with a polo for dinner.

How to choose

Think about where you will wear them. For lounging, travel and cooler summer evenings, the fleece sweatshorts are the most comfortable. For hot days, the Heavy Jersey Short is lighter and the nylon gym shorts are lighter still. For a smarter look, the cotton twill drawstring shorts sit flatter and pair with a polo. The main collection shorts, in wool ripstop and Japanese denim, are the ones to wear with a shirt to dinner.

Matching sets

Most sweatshorts match a hoodie and a sweatshirt in the same season, which gives you an easy two piece for summer. The Classic Sweatshort pairs with the Classic Hoodie, and the Signature Classic Short with the Signature Classic Hoodie.

The Fear of God palette

Part of what makes the brand easy to wear is that the colours are chosen to work together. Each season returns to a small set of neutrals: Black, Ink Black and Vintage Black; the heathers, Ash, Warm, Oatmeal and Concrete; the browns and taupes, Seal, Dune and Replica Luxury Handbagstead; and creams like Dirty Ivory. One accent arrives each season, and for Fall Winter 2026 it is Night Sea, a deep teal. Because the shades are close, you can pair a hoodie from one season with sweatpants from another and they still look like a set.

How to care for Fear of God fleece and jersey

Cotton fleece and heavy jersey last for years if you treat them gently. Wash them cold and inside out, with similar colours, because the deep blacks and washed colours can bleed in the first few washes. Skip fabric softener, which flattens the brushed back of the fleece. Dry flat away from direct heat; a hot tumble dryer is the quickest way to shrink the body and crack a soft-touch logo. Store hoodies and sweatshirts folded, not on a hanger, so the shoulders keep their shape. Nylon track pieces can go in a gentle cold wash and hang to dry, and anything in wool, cashmere and leather from the main collection should go to a specialist cleaner.

Why buy Fear of God at Luxury Shoes

• Authenticity: every piece is 100% authentic and checked before it ships.
• Detail on every page: fabric, weight, fit family, size run, country of origin and style code.
• Worldwide shipping: express options to most countries.
• The full picture: both the main collection and Essentials in one place, so you can mix them.

Frequently asked questions

Do Fear of God Essentials shorts run big?

They are relaxed by design and sit at the knee. Take your usual size and use the drawcord to adjust the waist.

What are Essentials shorts made of?

The sweatshorts are 80% cotton and 20% polyester fleece. Other styles use heavy cotton jersey, nylon and cotton twill.

Are Essentials shorts good for the gym?

The nylon gym shorts are the most practical for training. The fleece sweatshorts are better for lounging and travel.

How long are Essentials shorts?

Most sit at the knee. The cargo basketball short is a little longer.

How do I wash Essentials shorts?

Wash them cold, inside out, with similar colours, and dry them flat to keep the fit.

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