Shell Gear Shortin Purple

Gramicci was born from old-school rock climbers who needed pants that could handle the business end of a granite wall. Back in the 80's they were single handedly responsible for introducing several features that have become ubiquitous in outdoor apparel—like a gusseted crotch and an integrated nylon belt. Their tough gear and unique designs spread in popularity from the mountain to the street in the early 90's, and they've been a staple of both crags and surf shops ever since. The Shell Gear Shorts balance a super practical and travel-ready design with a simple, stylish look that's just plain cool. We could list all of the things you can do in them, but honestly the list of things they can't do is a lot shorter.