Men Smart Wear Real Sheepskin Dark Brown Leather Shorts
Dark brown sits between mid-brown and black, and it is the colour most people should choose without realising it. If you are torn between the black and brown pairs in our men leather shorts range, this section is the one to read.
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Material: Genuine sheepskin leather
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Fit: Smart short cut
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Closure: Zip fly with a button waist
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Color: Dark brown
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Care: Dry cloth, clear conditioner once a year, store out of sunlight
Dark brown against black and mid-brown
Black is the sharpest and the most forgiving of marks, but it belongs firmly to evening and to a specific look. Mid-brown is the warmest and the most obviously casual, and it does not work with black footwear. Dark brown does what neither can: it reads almost as dark as black in low light so it works for evenings, and it warms visibly in daylight so it works with brown shoes, denim, olive and cream. It also hides marks nearly as well as black does. For a single pair of leather shorts that has to cover more than one setting, dark brown is the practical answer.
Matching footwear
The old rule that leather should match leather is worth following here: dark brown shorts sit naturally with brown boots, loafers or brogues. Black footwear works too, because the shorts are dark enough not to clash — which is precisely the advantage of this shade over mid-brown.
Care
Dark brown fades less visibly than lighter browns but still fades in strong light, so store the shorts away from windows. A clear conditioner once a year; tinted products can shift the tone. Wipe inside and out with a dry cloth, since body oils affect leather worn against the skin.
Sheepskin
Light and soft, so the shorts drape rather than stiffening at the thigh. Less abrasion-resistant than cowhide; clothing rather than workwear.
Stated plainly: a fashion garment, not protective equipment.
Sizing and made to order
Order by waist measurement and send hip, thigh and leg length with the Custom option if you sit outside standard proportions. Sizes run XS to 5XL plus Custom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose dark brown over black?
It reads nearly as dark in low light but warms in daylight, so it works with both brown and black footwear and in more settings.
Does it hide marks?
Nearly as well as black, and far better than a mid or light brown.
Is the leather genuine?
Yes, real sheepskin leather.
Will it fade?
Less visibly than lighter browns, but still in strong light. Store them away from windows.
Which conditioner should I use?
A clear one, once a year.
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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