Men Snap Button Fly Real Sheepskin Black Leather Shorts
These black sheepskin shorts close with a row of snap buttons instead of a zip. It is a less common choice on modern clothing and, on leather in particular, it has some real advantages. They sit in our men leather shorts range.
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Material: Genuine sheepskin leather
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Fit: Regular short cut
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Closure: Snap button fly
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Color: Black
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Care: Dry cloth around the snaps, condition once a year, hang rather than fold
Snap fly versus zip fly
A zip is a single mechanism: if the slider fails, the whole fly stops working until it is repaired. A snap fly is several independent fasteners, so one failing snap is an inconvenience rather than a breakdown, and replacing a single snap is a five-minute job at any leather workshop. Snaps also sit completely flat, with no teeth to catch on a shirt hem, and they do not corrode from the inside the way a zip can when moisture sits in the teeth.
The trade-off
Snaps are slower to fasten than a zip, and they are less secure in the sense that a snap can pop open under sudden strain where a zip would hold. That means the fit at the hip matters more — shorts that are too tight will stress the fly. In practice, ordering the correct size solves it entirely.
Looking after snaps
Open them by taking hold of the leather and pulling straight apart, not sideways — sideways force bends the socket, which is how snaps eventually stop gripping. Clean around each one with a dry cloth rather than a damp one, since moisture at the base of a snap corrodes plating from underneath. Do not apply conditioner to the hardware.
Sheepskin
Light and soft, so the shorts move with the leg. 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 and thigh with the Custom option — worth doing on a snap fly, where a tight fit puts strain on the fasteners. Sizes run XS to 5XL plus Custom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why a snap fly instead of a zip?
Snaps are independent fasteners, so one failing is not a breakdown, and each can be replaced individually. They also sit completely flat.
Are snaps less secure than a zip?
Slightly — a snap can pop under sudden strain, so ordering the correct hip size matters.
How do I avoid damaging them?
Open them by pulling the leather straight apart rather than sideways, which bends the socket.
How do I clean around them?
A dry cloth. Moisture at the base of a snap corrodes plating from underneath.
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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