Men Side Lace-Up Basketball Real Sheepskin Black Leather Shorts
These are basketball-cut leather shorts — longer and looser than a standard pair, with side lacing along the outer seam. The basketball cut is a specific shape with a specific history, and it translates to leather better than you might expect. They sit in our men leather shorts range.
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Material: Genuine sheepskin leather
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Fit: Loose basketball cut, longer leg
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Closure: Zip fly with side lacing
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Color: Black
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Care: Dry cloth, loosen lacing before storing, condition once a year
What the basketball cut is
Wide through the leg, longer than a standard short — typically finishing above the knee — and cut with a fuller seat so the wearer can move freely. It came from sportswear in the 1980s and 90s, when shorts got progressively longer and looser, and it has been part of streetwear ever since. The defining feature is that it does not touch the leg anywhere below the hip.
Why loose suits leather
Leather has no stretch, so any close-cut leather garment must be measured precisely or it binds. A loose cut sidesteps the problem entirely: with room everywhere, the fit is forgiving in a way a tailored leather short is not. It is also considerably cooler to wear, since air moves around the leg instead of the material sitting against it. If you have found leather trousers or fitted leather shorts uncomfortable, this is the cut that solves it.
The side lacing
Runs the length of the outer seam, adjusting the hip and thigh rather than just the waist. Lace from the bottom upward, drawing slack toward the top, and loosen it before storing — cord left under tension stretches and distorts the eyelet line.
Wearing them
Plain T-shirt and trainers. The basketball cut reads as streetwear regardless of material, so leaning into that is more effective than trying to dress it up.
Stated plainly: a fashion garment, not sportswear and not protective equipment.
Sizing and made to order
A loose cut is forgiving, so most people take their normal waist size. Send leg length with the Custom option if you want them longer or shorter. Sizes run XS to 5XL plus Custom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a basketball cut?
Loose through the leg and longer than a standard short, usually finishing above the knee, with a fuller seat.
Is a loose cut better in leather?
For comfort, yes. Leather does not stretch, so a roomy cut is far more forgiving and cooler to wear.
Can I actually play sport in them?
No. These are a fashion garment in a sportswear shape, not technical sportswear.
How does the side lacing work?
It runs along the outer seam and adjusts hip and thigh. Lace from the bottom upward and loosen before storing.
Is the leather genuine?
Yes, real sheepskin leather.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes. Choose Custom and send waist, hip, thigh, and leg length.
Is shipping free?
Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.
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