Malbon Golf
Ripley Golf Short
CA$225.00CAD
In Stock
The Ripley Golf Short by Malbon is a men's mid-thigh golf short with a straight-cut fit. It is made from an ultra-comfortable stretch weave with Coolcore temperature-regulating technology, and includes a zip fly, belt loops, slant front pockets, and buttoned piped back pockets. The navy short has an inseam of 6.5 inches, an embroidered logo on the left hem, and a woven Malbon label.
- Gender
- male
- Style
- sporty, classic, performance
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Navy/Midnight Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Performance golf shorts featuring ultra-comfortable stretch weave and Coolcore temperature regulation
Stretch weave fabric, Coolcore temperature regulation, zip fly with belt loops, slant pockets and buttoned piped back pockets, embroidered logo details
- Material
- 73% polyester, 20% cotton, 7% spandex
- Style
- sporty, classic, performance
- Occasion
- sports-event
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- ultra-comfortable stretch weave
- temperature-regulating Coolcore technology
- zip fly closure
- belt loops
- slant front pockets
- buttoned piped back pockets
- embroidered accent logo
- woven Malbon logo label
- 6.5-inch inseam
Product Insights
The Ripley Golf Short from Malbon Golf, priced at 225 CAD and in stock, embodies the brand's streetwear heritage and pop-culture collaborations with a relaxed fit (5-7 inch inseam, hips 6-7 inches wider than waist, high 11.75 rise) and 4-way stretch from a 73/20/7 polyester/cotton/spandex blend. It offers thermal benefits with 14% higher air permeability than polyester and Coolcore cooling when damp, designed for golf, travel, and daily rotation featuring a refined zipper fly and engraved button. The shorts deliver all-day comfort through Coolcore and stretch, reflecting Malbon's founder-led, streetwear-rooted culture with cross-industry collaborations.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Ripley short carries Malbon's streetwear pedigree and pop-culture collaborations.
- Fit
- Inseam 5–7 inches; hip 6–7 inches wider than waist for relaxed fit.
- Dimensions
- The inseam scales from 5 at size 31 to 7 at size 34, with a high 11.75 rise and relaxed hip clearance.
- Stretch
- The 73/20/7 polyester/cotton/spandex blend provides 4-way stretch.
- Thermal
- Initial air permeability 14% higher than polyester; Coolcore cooling when damp.
- Versatility
- Made for golf, travel, and daily rotation.
- Off-course styling
- Designed for golf, travel, and daily rotation with a refined zipper fly and engraved button.
- Comfort
- Coolcore technology and stretch keep the short comfortable for all-day wear.
- Brand culture
- Founder-led, streetwear-rooted brand with collaborations across fashion and culture.
Product record
- Title
- Ripley Golf Short
- Brand
- Malbon Golf
- Price
- 225 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the fit and inseam break down by size
- The rise at size 31 measures 11.75 inches, placing the waistband at a natural high-hip position that provides full rear coverage during a golf stance while the crotch seam sits low enough to avoid pinching during torso rotation.
- The 16.5-inch outseam at size 31, combined with the 5-inch inseam, results in a short that sits squarely above the knee — a design choice that keeps the hem clear of knee-bend restriction and signals a modern, athletic golf aesthetic.
- Inseam climbs with waist size: a size 31 (Small) gets a 5-inch inseam, a size 34 (Large) gets 7 inches, and the product listing notes a 6.5-inch inseam for a mid-size like 32–33, meaning smaller waists receive a noticeably shorter short that lands at the same above-the-knee proportion as the larger sizes.
- Malbon’s size chart shows a Small (30) accommodating waist 29–31 inches and hip 36–38 inches, while an Extra-Large (36) takes waist 38–40 inches and hip 45–47 inches — the hip measurement runs roughly 6–7 inches larger than the corresponding waist across the board, confirming a straight, relaxed cut through the seat that never tapers or restricts during the golf swing.
Malbon's place in modern golf culture
- Stephen Malbon founded Frank151 in 1999, a pocket-sized quarterly that published early work from RZA, Lenny Kravitz, and Futura 2000 — establishing his credentials in streetwear culture long before he touched golf, which means Malbon Golf apparel reads as a natural extension of that world rather than a corporate invention.
- Malbon launched the Buckets Club in 2023, a membership community offering early access to drops and exclusive events — mirroring the scarcity-driven engagement models of Supreme and Hermes, which means purchasing a Malbon garment is an entry point into an ongoing brand relationship that extends beyond the product itself.
- Despite rapid growth and high-profile collabs, Malbon remains founder-led — industry analysts note that this organizational structure preserves the creative coherence often lost in acquired streetwear brands, so the Ripley short's design and vibe come directly from the founders' unchanged sensibility, not a diluted corporate version.
- Malbon's collaboration roster reads like a culture curator's list: Coca-Cola, Budweiser, New Balance, Undefeated, Jimmy Choo, The Grateful Dead, and Curb Your Enthusiasm — each partnership deliberately smuggles golf into new audiences, so wearing Malbon shorts signals a taste that moves freely between skate, music, and fashion, not just the fairway.
- Two months after signing Jason Day as its first PGA Tour ambassador in 2024, Malbon clad him in an oversized 'Malbon Golf Championship' sweater vest at the Masters; Augusta National ordered its removal before the second round, turning 'Sweatergate' into the dominant story of the tournament and solidifying Malbon as golf's chief cultural disruptor — a history that makes wearing the brand a statement of allegiance to the sport's progressive flank.
- Malbon was founded in Los Angeles in 2017 by Stephen and Erica Malbon; Stephen's prior career as founder of Frank151 magazine and a creative agency for Nike and HBO injects a streetwear authenticity that transforms the Ripley short from a simple performance piece into a piece of cultural signaling.
How the fabric blend performs on the course
- The Coolcore® treatment is integrated into the fabric to actively draw heat away from the body — so even with 20% cotton, which tends to hold moisture, the short stays cooler and more comfortable than a standard cotton-blend short, with the polyester helping to quickly disperse sweat.
- Standardized lab testing (ASTM D737) shows that a cotton plain-weave fabric allows about 159.6 cc/s/cm² of airflow versus 139.9 for polyester at the same weight — a 14% advantage — so the Ripley short's cotton content gives it warmer-day breathability that a full-synthetic short lacks; as sweat accumulates, though, cotton fibers swell and that air gap shrinks, shifting the moisture-venting load to the polyester and Coolcore® system.
- The blend is a calculated three-fiber construction: polyester (73%) for wrinkle resistance, shape retention, and quick drying; cotton (20%) for a soft, natural hand and initial breathability; and spandex (7%) for stretch and recovery — in practice, this means the short feels less slick and synthetic than a pure-polyester golf short, yet dries faster and holds its shape better than a predominantly cotton short.
- Malbon describes the Ripley as made 'for golf, travel and daily rotation,' and the polyester-cotton-spandex composition is key to that versatility: the cotton gives the short a matte, chino-like finish and a soft hand that doesn't scream 'performance sportswear,' while the polyester and Coolcore® ensure it can still go from a round of golf to a casual dinner without looking or feeling like sweaty gym wear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of navy mid-thigh golf shorts worn by a male model; visible front button closure, slanted side pockets, and a small white embroidered script logo on the lower left front hem.
- Silhouette and fitStraight-cut shorts ending at mid-thigh on the model with a slightly relaxed fit through the leg.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.43 · w 0.46 · h 0.26 (high) - Waistband and closureFront waistband with a visible single dark button at center front and a stitched front fly seam below it.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.43 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - PocketsSlanted side pockets visible at each hip with pocket openings angled toward the front.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.47 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.47 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible pattern or texture.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.43 · w 0.46 · h 0.26 (high) - Hem logoSmall white embroidered script logo on the lower left front hem of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Front hem text“Malbon”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - OcclusionBack of shorts is not visible; view shows only front and slight side
Other
Studio shot showing a male model wearing the shorts with a light cream polo and sneakers against a plain white background; three-quarter frontal pose and soft even lighting.
- Model stylingMale model wearing a light cream short-sleeve polo tucked slightly into the shorts and white crew socks with neutral sneakers.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Pose and angleModel stands in a three-quarter frontal pose facing slightly to the right with left hand near collar.
- Background and lightingPlain neutral white background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows behind the model.
- Small chest markStylized small dark script or monogram on the left chest of the polo
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.15 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (medium) - Chest text fragment“M”Partial
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.15 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (medium)
Colors
navy blue· shorts body#252B4Awhite· embroidered hem logo- Silhouette and fitStraight-cut shorts ending at mid-thigh on the model with a slightly relaxed fit through the leg.
- 02
Product
Front-facing navy shorts worn by a model, showing waistband with button and belt loops, inset side pockets, a stitched script logo on the left front hem, and straight hem finishing at mid-thigh.
- Overall silhouetteStraight-cut mid-thigh shorts shown from the front on a model; leg openings are straight with a single folded hem.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (high) - Waistband and closureStructured waistband with belt loops and a single visible circular button at center front above a fly seam.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.05 · w 0.24 · h 0.09 (high) - Side pocketsInset slanted side pockets visible at left and right front waist seams with slight openings where the model's hands rest.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible pattern or texture at this scale.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high) - Embroidered script logo“Small white script embroidery reading Malbon located on the lower left front hem area of the shorts.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.33 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from waist down against a plain light gray background; visible socks and sneakers and soft shadow on floor.
- Model and poseMale model standing facing forward with hands near pockets; legs visible from mid-waist to feet.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - Footwear and socksWhite crew socks and light gray suede sneakers with white laces visible below the shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.62 · h 0.31 (high) - Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a plain pale gray backdrop with a subtle soft shadow at the model's feet.
Colors
navy blue· shorts main body#252B4Bwhite· embroidered logo- Overall silhouetteStraight-cut mid-thigh shorts shown from the front on a model; leg openings are straight with a single folded hem.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of navy shorts showing the waistband, belt loops, two welt back pockets with button closures, and straight hem ending above mid-thigh.
- SilhouetteRear-facing short with a straight hem that ends above mid-thigh; relaxed leg fit with minimal taper.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsSingle-piece waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible across the back; waistband sits at natural waist.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high) - Back pocketsTwo horizontal welt back pockets with narrow welt openings and a single visible button at the outer end of each pocket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Small fabric tag at right hipSmall rectangular fabric tag attached at the right side of the waistband; text or logo on the tag is too small to read.Partial
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, uniform woven fabric with no visible pattern or texture variation on the visible rear surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Image shows the product worn by a model from behind, with visible legs, white socks, and gray sneakers against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadow at feet.
- Model stylingMale model shown from mid-back to shoes wearing the shorts; bare legs visible and hands at sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.86 (high) - Shoe branding text left heel“new balance”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoe branding text right heel“new balance”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.80 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadow beneath shoes.
Colors
navy blue· shorts#252B4B- SilhouetteRear-facing short with a straight hem that ends above mid-thigh; relaxed leg fit with minimal taper.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- What is the recommended care for these shorts—machine washable, drying instructions, and how does the fabric hold up after multiple washes?
- We do not have official care instructions in the product listing. Based on the fabric composition (73% polyester, 20% cotton, 7% spandex), we recommend machine washing cold with like colors and tumble drying on low heat. Avoid bleach and ironing. The fabric should hold up well after multiple washes due to the stretch weave construction.
- Is the stretch weave fabric 4-way stretch or just 2-way? Does it allow full range of motion during a golf swing?
- The product description mentions a stretch weave fabric with 7% spandex, which typically indicates 4-way stretch. This allows for full range of motion during a golf swing, including rotation and squatting. The stretch is designed to offer freedom of movement without losing shape.