Vans
23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit
CA$85.00CAD
In Stock
These Vans Check-5 denim jorts are knee-length, baggy-fit shorts made from heavyweight, stiff 100% cotton. They feature a classic five-pocket style, zip fly, V belt loop, drop crotch, and signature checkerboard leather patch, with a 23-inch outseam and 10.5-inch inseam. Designed for casual everyday wear, the washed black finish and wide-leg silhouette provide a relaxed fit.
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- relaxed-fit, wide-leg, casual, streetwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Specifications
Heavyweight denim jorts with a baggy fit, wide leg, and drop crotch, featuring classic 5-pocket styling and checkerboard leather patch.
Heavyweight denim, 5-pocket style, zip fly, baggy fit, wide leg, drop crotch, knee-length, 23" outseam, 10.5" inseam.
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Style
- relaxed-fit, wide-leg, casual, streetwear
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- Heavyweight, stiff 100% cotton denim
- Classic 5-pocket style
- Zip fly
- V belt loop detail and signature checkerboard leather patch on back waistband
- Baggy fit: loose overall with a wide leg and a drop crotch
- Knee-length (23" outseam)
- Inseam: 10.5"
Product Insights
Vans' 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit is a stiff, heavy 100% cotton denim short that holds a baggy silhouette with a drop crotch, garment-washed to limit shrinkage to 1-3% and speed break-in, developing high-contrast fades with delayed washing. At $85 CAD (~$62 USD), it offers the same heavy denim and baggy fit as $138 Supreme jorts, with heritage checkerboard and V-details referencing Vans' skate origins, making it a value-driven option with cultural authenticity.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Stiff denim holds a baggy, wide-leg silhouette, and the drop crotch adds room through the seat and thighs for a relaxed fit.
- Shrinkage
- Garment-washed denim typically shrinks only 1–3% after the first home wash.
- Break-in
- The heavyweight denim is stiff out of the box, but garment-washing gives it a softer, lived-in feel from day one; it then molds to your body within weeks and shrinks only 1–3% after the first wash.
- Fades
- 100% cotton develops high-contrast whiskers and honeycombs with wear; delaying the first wash intensifies the effect.
- Heritage details
- Checkerboard and V-inspired details reference Vans' skate origins.
- Silhouette
- The baggy jort silhouette emerged from 1980s skate and surf culture.
- Value
- Same heavy denim and baggy fit as $138 Supreme jorts, for ~$62 USD.
- Durability
- Heavy 100% cotton denim: abrasion-resistant, structured, garment-washed for comfort and minimal shrinkage.
- Brand heritage
- Heritage details: checkerboard patch, V loop, internal taping set these apart from generic jorts.
- Heritage detail
- Drop-V bartack, V belt loop, and checkerboard details link shorts to Vans' skate heritage.
- Skate lineage
- The baggy jort silhouette and heavyweight denim reflect skateboarding culture since the 1980s.
- Competitive branding depth
- A checkerboard leather patch and V-shaped belt loop give these shorts bolder, skater-specific branding than the simple woven labels or small embroidery common on most jorts in the category.
- Fade development
- High-contrast fades develop through delayed washing and inside-out cold washes.
- Inseam and outseam
- The shorts have a 10.5-inch inseam and 23-inch outseam, so the hem lands at the knee even though the drop crotch makes the measured inseam shorter than many knee-length shorts.
- Fit comparison vs other Vans shorts
- These shorts fit much roomier than Vans Chino shorts, which have a regular/slim fit, and the 23-inch outseam gives a knee-length silhouette compared to standard Vans shorts.
- Waist/hip sizing guidance
- Because the drop crotch and wide leg need hip volume, shoppers whose waist and hip measurements fall in different size brackets should choose the size that fits the larger hip measurement.
- Durability
- The heavyweight rigid denim resists abrasion, tearing, and seam failure better than the 9–11 oz stretch blends found in most casual shorts, so it is built for skating and rough daily use.
- Fabric composition
- The shorts are made from heavyweight 100% cotton denim.
- Waist sizing
- Keep your usual Vans waist size; the baggy fit comes from the wide leg and drop crotch, not an oversized waistband, so the tagged waist runs true. Sizing down only tightens the waist while the leg stays roomy.
Product record
- Title
- 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit
- Brand
- Vans
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit: Choose this if you want a baggy, loose-fitting knee-length denim short with a wide leg and drop crotch, cut with a 23-inch outseam and 10.5-inch inseam. The heavyweight, stiff 100% cotton denim comes garment-washed in black with subtle fading, in a classic five-pocket layout with zip fly, V belt loop detail, and a checkerboard leather patch on the back waistband. Sizes 28 through 36 are offered in Black and Blue, though the stiff denim may not suit those seeking a soft, broken-in feel.[1,2,3,4] | Check-5 Aged Blue 23" Jort Baggy Fit: Choose this if you want a loose, baggy pair of knee-length denim shorts with a wide leg and drop crotch, cut in heavyweight, stiff 100% cotton denim with a faded aged-blue wash, classic five-pocket styling, a zip fly, and a checkerboard leather patch on the back waistband. The fit is 23 inches at the outseam with a 10.5-inch inseam, offered in Slate Blue in sizes 28 through 36; one Vans-pants owner reports these run pretty true to size but suggests sizing down for a baggy fit, and the stiff denim may need breaking in.[5,6,7,8,9] | Authentic Chino Bermudas: Choose this if you want relaxed, knee-length bermuda shorts with an 11-inch inseam and a loose cut through the hip, thigh, and leg with a regular rise. They are made of slightly stretchy cotton-blend twill (62% polyester, 36% cotton, 2% spandex), described by the brand as a durable blend, with curved slant hand pockets, button-closed back welt pockets, and embroidered Drop V bartacks reinforcing stress areas. Note the listed color is Taupe and sizes run from 28 to 36.[10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A model wears loose knee-length black denim shorts with visible front fly seam and side pockets; accompanying visible garments include a short-sleeve corduroy shirt, a black crossbody pouch, white ribbed socks and black slip-on shoes.
- Shorts silhouetteLoose, knee-length shorts with a relaxed, A-line silhouette and a straight hem that falls above the knees.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (medium) - Shorts fabric and finishMatte dark washed denim fabric with subtle vertical weave texture and slightly faded black tonality.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (medium) - Shorts construction detailsVisible central front seam/fly area and angled side pocket openings; waistband and topstitching visible at the waist and hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Shirt styleBoxy short-sleeve button-up shirt with a camp collar and two large rectangular chest patch pockets.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.35 (medium) - Shirt materialCorduroy with visible narrow vertical ribs and a soft matte finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.35 (high) - Crossbody pouchSmall black pouch worn across the chest with a wide leather-look strap; pouch has a triangular profile where it meets the hand.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - FootwearBlack slip-on canvas shoes with white rubber midsoles and a visible white sidewall separating upper from sole.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.82 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - SocksWhite ribbed crew socks extending above the shoe collar with a textured knit appearance.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.74 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a standing model against a plain light background; three-quarter frontal pose with left hand holding the crossbody strap and right hand resting in a shorts pocket.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait centered in frame with even, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel stands facing slightly to viewer left with head turned right; left arm crosses chest holding the bag strap and right hand rests near the right front pocket of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (medium) - BackgroundPlain light gray to off-white seamless background with a subtle floor junction visible at the bottom of the frame.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the model and garments with neutral color rendering and no visible text or logos legible on clothing.
Colors
washed black· shorts#262628muted purple· shirtblack· crossbody pouch and strap#130D14black and white· shoes#141315white· socks- Shorts silhouetteLoose, knee-length shorts with a relaxed, A-line silhouette and a straight hem that falls above the knees.
- 02
Product
Mid-thigh length baggy denim shorts in a washed black/dark charcoal with five-pocket construction, visible belt loops, button-and-zip fly, and an inner checked waistband label.
- SilhouetteStraight, baggy short cut ending above the knee with a relaxed, roomy leg opening.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Material and finishHeavy woven denim with a washed black or dark charcoal finish and subtle tonal fading at seams and center front panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Waistband and closureStandard jeans-style waistband with belt loops, a visible top button above a fly placket, and an exposed inner waistband with a check pattern and sewn label.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Pocket constructionCurved front pockets with a small coin pocket visible on the right front; pocket openings stitched with tonal thread.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Front center seamVisible stitched center front seam/fly line running vertically from waistband toward crotch area.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - HemSingle-fold stitched hem at leg opening with slight tonal contrast from wear.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner waistband label“SCOTSMAN”Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Model shot showing lower torso to shoes on a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and stylingPhotographed on a standing model; hands rest near waist and a portion of a top is visible above the waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Footwear and socksModel wears white crew socks and black slip-on canvas shoes with white midsoles; shoes and socks are props and not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEvenly lit studio background in a very light neutral tone; soft shadow beneath feet indicates diffuse overhead lighting.
Colors
washed black· shorts body#232224white with navy check· inner waistband#C3C3C5- SilhouetteStraight, baggy short cut ending above the knee with a relaxed, roomy leg opening.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of black washed denim baggy-fit knee-length shorts with two square patch back pockets, visible waistband and belt loops, and a straight stitched hem.
- View and silhouetteRear-facing knee-length baggy shorts with a relaxed, straight silhouette falling to just above the knees.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high) - Material and finishRigid denim fabric with a washed black appearance and subtle tonal fading at seams and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Back pocketsTwo large square patch pockets placed symmetrically on the seat, each with visible topstitching and slightly rounded lower corners.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.22 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (high) - Waistband and yoke seamRaised waistband with belt loops and a horizontal yoke seam above the pockets; the center back seam is visible running down from the waistband.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - HemStraight single-fold hem with visible topstitching at leg openings.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.68 · h 0.08 (high) - Additional hardware/accessoryPortion of a textured belt with a dark checkerboard pattern is visible at the waistband but mostly obscured by the shirt and waist; uncertain whether belt is part of the product.Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing model from mid-back to shoes against a plain light background with even front lighting and soft shadow under feet.
- Model and poseMale model standing with hands on hips, legs visible from mid-thigh down; shorts worn by model are shown on body.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with minimal shadowing; floor and backdrop appear seamless and light gray to white.
- Props (shoes and socks)Model is wearing white crew socks and black low-top canvas sneakers with visible red heel logo; these are staging props, not part of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.76 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Image crop and qualityImage is a vertical studio crop framing the rear of the shorts and the model's legs; no blur or compression artifacts apparent.
Colors
washed black· shorts main body#2E2D30- View and silhouetteRear-facing knee-length baggy shorts with a relaxed, straight silhouette falling to just above the knees.
Variants
10 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4488992 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Black - 28 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4488993 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Black - 30 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4488994 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Black - 32 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4488995 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Black - 34 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4488996 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Black - 36 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4489002 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Blue - 28 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4489003 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Blue - 30 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4489004 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Blue - 32 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4489005 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Blue - 34 | CA$85.00 | Yes |
| 4489006 | 23" Check-5 Jort Baggy Fit - Blue - 36 | CA$85.00 | Yes |