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place.","elastic_waistband_with_drawcord":"The elastic waistband with an external drawcord gives a jogger-style silhouette that, when paired with a tucked-in tee or a cropped button-down, creates a deliberate casual look reminiscent of tailored activewear rather than bedtime drawstrings.","dreamknit_brushed_jersey_texture":"Unlike the synthetic sheen of typical workout shorts, the DreamKnit fabric's brushed jersey finish has a matte, cotton-like texture that reads more like a casual sweatshirt than performance gear, helping the shorts blend into non-gym outfits.","7_5_inch_inseam_with_10_75_inch_leg_opening":"The 7.5-inch inseam ends just above the knee and the leg hole opening measures about 10.75 inches, creating a fitted silhouette that avoids the flared, boxy shape of typical sweat shorts — this makes it easier to dress up with a clean tee and minimal sneakers without looking sloppy.","back_zip_stash_pocket_and_front_zip_key_pocket":"The inclusion of a back zip stash pocket and a 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I prefer that to be gone."},{"url":"https://thatfitfriend.com/vuori-ponto-short-review/","quote":"the minimalist branding is a nice perk, in my opinion."}],"elastic_waistband_with_drawcord":[{"url":"https://thatfitfriend.com/vuori-ponto-short-review/","quote":"The drawstring on the front and the waistband also provide a nice degree of security and the minimalist branding is a nice perk, in my opinion."}],"dreamknit_brushed_jersey_texture":[{"url":"https://vuoriclothing.com/products/ponto-short-charcoal-heather","quote":"Specially designed with 89% recycled fabric, this premium, insanely soft brushed jersey knit stretches as you move, and seamlessly mixes and matches across styles."}],"7_5_inch_inseam_with_10_75_inch_leg_opening":[{"url":"https://menfashionreviews.com/vuori-ponto-shorts-review/","quote":"The inseam is 7.5in and they are relatively slim in the leg hole, which is what I prefer. My ideal shorts inseam is 7in, so these are just about spot on. 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