
Pantofola d'Oro
Abstract Earth Soccer Short
These men's athletic shorts from the Pantofola d'Oro x Thebe Magugu capsule feature an abstract multi-color print and are made of soft, lightweight stretch polyester. They have a mid-thigh 7-inch inseam, an elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring, and side pockets. Made in Portugal, the shorts are designed for athletic or casual wear.
- Material
- Stretch polyester
- Gender
- male
- Style
- athleisure, streetwear, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Size
Specifications
Mid-thigh length soccer shorts with geometric pattern, elastic waist with drawstring, side pockets, made of stretch polyester.
Mid-thigh length, elastic waist with adjustable drawstring, side pockets, lightweight stretch polyester fabric, made in Portugal, geometric pattern.
- Material
- Stretch polyester
- Style
- athleisure, streetwear, sporty
- Occasion
- workout, sports-event, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- From Pantofola d'Oro x Thebe Magugu capsule collection
- Geometric pattern inspired by African colours
- Mid-thigh length with 7-inch inseam
- Elastic waist with adjustable drawstring
- Side pockets
- Soft and lightweight stretch polyester fabric
- Made in Portugal
- Matching jersey available (22911-26108)
- Exclusively in Canada at Le 31
- 140th anniversary collaboration
- Stretch fabric for comfort and mobility
Product Insights
Pantofola d'Oro's 140th-anniversary capsule by LVMH-winning designer Thebe Magugu merges Italian football heritage with African-inspired prints, funding kits for Johannesburg youth, but as a breathable polyester lifestyle short it is not intended for competitive play.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Pantofola d'Oro originated in 1886, worn by football legends from Puskás to Klinsmann.
- Collaboration
- 140th-anniversary capsule by LVMH-prize designer Thebe Magugu, built on street soccer traditions.
- Designer pedigree
- Capsule designed by Thebe Magugu, first African LVMH Prize winner (2019).
- Social impact
- Part of proceeds fund kits for Johannesburg youth teams.
- Print inspiration
- Print references African chitenge, vinyl floor patterns, and savanna tones.
- Social purpose
- Part of proceeds fund Johannesburg teams; street soccer is framed as a social remedy.
- Designer context
- Thebe Magugu, LVMH-prize winner; debuted at Pitti Uomo, sold in luxury retailers.
- Cost rationale
- At $125 CAD, this short delivers Portugal's comparable quality at a better price than Italian tailoring.
- Fit
- Runs true to size for Pantofola d'Oro, with a 1.90 m model wearing L.
- Breathability
- Breathable polyester shorts suited for warm weather and light athletic activity.
- Intended use
- Casual lifestyle short for light activity, not competitive soccer.
- Fabric
- 100% polyester fabric is lightweight and breathable for warm-weather casual wear.
- Collection
- Limited-edition capsule by LVMH-winning designer Thebe Magugu, inspired by street soccer, with proceeds funding kits for barefoot players.
- Care instructions
- Wash inside out in cold water and hang to dry to minimize fading.
- Manufacturing
- Made in Portugal's Barcelos–Guimarães corridor with OEKO-TEX certified performance knits.
- Giving back
- A portion of every sale provides shirts and shoes to barefoot youth in Johannesburg.
- Social philosophy
- Capsule promotes street soccer as a social remedy that unites people across class, race, and belief.
- Social mission
- A portion of each sale funds kits for barefoot soccer players in Johannesburg.
- Retail positioning
- Debuted at Pitti Uomo 109 and sold via a La Rinascente pop-up in Milan.
- Cultural narrative
- Drawing from African chitenge and savanna, the capsule funds street football teams in Johannesburg.
- Apparel expansion
- Pantofola d'Oro's first apparel collection in 140 years, shifting from footwear to lifestyle.
- Design
- The '86 print nods to 1886, while the print blends chitenge, vinyl, and savanna tones.
- Brand credentials
- The capsule merges Pantofola d'Oro's football legacy with Magugu's LVMH-winning status, debuting first apparel at Pitti Uomo.
Product record
- Title
- Abstract Earth Soccer Short
- Brand
- Pantofola d'Oro
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A male model wearing a short-sleeve soccer-style shirt and matching knee-length shorts with an abstract, splotchy multi-color print and bold vertical stripe and numeric prints on the garments.
- Shirt overall shapeLoose-fitting short-sleeve soccer jersey with a straight hem that falls to the upper thigh and a V-shaped notch at the collar
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.49 (high) - Shirt collarFolded polo-style collar in a dark color with narrow contrasting stripe near the edge
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Shirt front stripeSingle vertical stripe composed of a narrow red band flanked by wider white bands running down the center front
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.11 · h 0.39 (high) - Shirt printed text“Pantofola d'Or text in a stylized white script centered on the chest”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Shirt small numeric print“86 printed in white near the left shoulder area”
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.09 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shirt abstract printAll-over irregular splotches and washed patches in brown, beige, and dark navy creating a mottled camo-like pattern
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.49 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves end in a narrow dark cuff that contrasts with the printed sleeve body
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.17 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.17 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Shorts silhouetteKnee-length athletic shorts with a relaxed straight cut and a visible elasticized waistband seam under the shirt hem
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.50 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Shorts print and panelsMatching abstract splotchy print continuing from the shirt with asymmetric color blocking on left and right legs
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high) - Shorts numeric print“White outlined '86' numeric print positioned on the right front thigh”
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x 0.57 · y 0.61 · w 0.11 · h 0.16 (high) - Shorts side panelsLight beige triangular panels visible at the outer hem of each leg
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.66 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly lustrous knit typical of athletic jerseys with visible minimal surface texture
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.75 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of a standing male model against a plain light background. Even soft lighting with minimal shadowing and full-body frontal composition.
- Model poseMale model standing facing forward with arms relaxed at sides and feet shoulder-width apart
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven off-white studio background with no visible props or set elements
- Shoes and socks as propsBright blue sneakers and white crew socks visible at the bottom of the frame, likely styling props not described as product details
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting producing faint shadows on the floor behind the model and low-contrast shading on the garments
Colors
warm brown· shirt main field#7A3D2Cdark navy· shirt dark panelsred and white stripe· vertical stripe#A4141Blight beige· beige patches and side panelswhite· printed numerals and chest text- Shirt overall shapeLoose-fitting short-sleeve soccer jersey with a straight hem that falls to the upper thigh and a V-shaped notch at the collar
- 02

Product
Athletic-style men's shorts with elastic drawstring waist, side pockets and an abstract multi-color print including a white '86' numeral on the right front.
- Waistband and drawstringElastic waistband with visible drawstring ties at center front; drawstring is thin and matches a brown/orange tone and ends with small metal aglets.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high) - Side pocketsInset side pockets with openings at upper side seams; hands placed inside pockets partially obscure the pocket openings.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Abstract printAll-over abstract splotchy print spanning brown, black and beige areas with irregular organic edges and some darker blotches concentrated near center front.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.16 · w 0.52 · h 0.26 (high) - Right-front numeral“Large white printed numeral '86' with a leading apostrophe style mark positioned on the lower right front thigh area.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.27 · w 0.17 · h 0.18 (high) - Contrast side panels and pipingBeige side panels on both legs with a narrow orange piping/trim where the beige meets the printed main panel; piping is a thin curved line near the hem and side seam.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Lower-hem constructionStraight stitched hem finishing at mid-thigh length visible on both legs with a slight outward flare at the hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.09 (high) - Small circular patchPartial circular dark patch with light elements is visible near the right side seam above the hem and partially cropped by the image.Partial
1 region
x 0.81 · y 0.32 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shorts, cropped at torso and showing legs, white socks and blue suede shoes; neutral light background and soft shadow on floor.
- Model styling and poseModel stands facing forward with hands in pockets; image cropped at mid-torso and shows full legs down to shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible footwear and socksWhite crew socks and bright blue suede lace-up shoes visible; shoes sit on a light-colored studio floor.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.65 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral off-white background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadow on floor behind shoes.
Colors
warm brown with black mottling· main printed panel#7B3D2Bdeep black· contrast right printed area#120D0Clight beige· side panelswhite· printed numeralmuted orange· trim piping#BDAA8B- Waistband and drawstringElastic waistband with visible drawstring ties at center front; drawstring is thin and matches a brown/orange tone and ends with small metal aglets.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a pair of two-tone athletic shorts on a model, showing an elastic waistband, curved upper patterned panel with contrasting piping, smooth lower beige panel, and a small logo on the right leg near the hem.
- View and fitRear view of shorts worn by a model; shorts sit at the waist with relaxed, straight leg openings ending above the knee.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.62 (high) - WaistbandElastic waistband visible at the top rear with gathered fabric and a seam line along its bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.06 (high) - Upper rear panelCurved upper panel in a multicolor abstract pattern (rust, dark brown/black, and lighter highlights) that wraps across the rear yoke.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - Contrast pipingThin contrasting orange piping follows the curved seam between the patterned upper panel and the lower beige panel.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.26 · w 0.66 · h 0.03 (high) - Lower rear panel material and finishLower two-thirds of the shorts are a smooth, solid beige fabric with a matte finish and minimal surface texture.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.29 · w 0.66 · h 0.37 (high) - Hem stitchingDouble row of visible topstitching along the leg hems.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.62 · w 0.66 · h 0.04 (high) - Right-leg logoSmall embroidered emblem near the right leg hem consisting of a black outlined chevron/heart shaped mark with an inner lighter area.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.44 · w 0.07 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model standing against a plain light background wearing white crew socks and bright blue suede sneakers; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- BackgroundPlain off-white studio background with no visible props or packaging.
- Model legs and stanceMale model shown from waist down to shoes, standing with feet roughly hip-width apart, hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Socks and shoesModel wears white mid-calf socks and bright blue suede sneakers with black soles visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadowing beneath the shoes and slight shadowing along the model's calves.
Colors
light beige· lower panel#D3C4ABrust and dark brown pattern· upper patterned panel#6C3423bright orange· curved seam piping#AA9675black· right-leg logo- View and fitRear view of shorts worn by a model; shorts sit at the waist with relaxed, straight leg openings ending above the knee.