There’s a specific kind of short I keep seeing in old surf and skate photos from the ’70s — short, corduroy, effortlessly cool — and I’d never found a modern pair that nailed it. Then I discovered Hammies, whose whole thing is reviving exactly that short. I picked up the Men’s Corduroy Short in Navy and here’s my honest review.
Hammies makes a retro corduroy short — a modern take on the classic style popularized in 1970s Southern California. Back then it was the go-to for skaters, surfers, roller skaters, camp counselors, and, as the brand loves to note, Tom Selleck. Hammies revives that heritage look with proper corduroy and a short, vintage-correct cut, here in a versatile navy.
If ’70s SoCal is your aesthetic, these are as authentic as it gets today.
They carry real heritage — this is the short that scene actually wore.
The vintage-correct length is the point, and it looks great with a simple tee.
These run short by design. If you like them past the knee, look elsewhere.
They’re a premium, well-made revival, not a cheap fast-fashion short.
The corduroy is what sells the whole look — it’s got the texture and character that plain cotton shorts completely lack.
The shorter vintage length is faithful to the original. It looks intentional and effortlessly throwback.
Navy pairs with basically everything, making these easy to work into a normal wardrobe despite the retro flavour.
Hammies leans fully into the story and detailing of the ’70s original, so it feels like a genuine revival rather than a costume.
On the storefront I was shown (localized to Vietnam), the Navy corduroy short was priced at about ₫2,135,000. Pricing is region-dependent, so check the live product page for the price and currency shown in your location.
Pros: Authentic retro corduroy look; genuine heritage design; versatile navy colour; short vintage-correct cut; quality construction.
Cons: Short length isn’t for everyone; corduroy runs warmer than plain cotton; premium price for a pair of shorts.
Generic cotton shorts are fine but have zero character. Hammies trades that anonymity for texture, heritage, and a distinctly cool retro cut. If you’ve been chasing that ’70s surf-and-skate look — which I had for ages — nothing off a normal rack comes close.
If the retro corduroy short is a look you love, yes — these are the real deal and easily the best modern version I’ve found. They’re a premium, style-driven buy with a deliberately short cut, so know that going in. For the right person, they’re an instant wardrobe favourite, and the navy is the easiest colour to start with.
Retro corduroy shorts inspired by the classic 1970s Southern California style.
Short — a vintage-correct cut, so they sit higher than modern long shorts.
Corduroy, which gives them their signature texture and retro feel.
Yes — navy pairs easily with most tees and shirts, making the retro look easy to wear.
On the Vietnam-localized store they showed about ₫2,135,000. Check the live page for your region’s price.
If the ’70s retro corduroy short is your vibe, you can check sizes and current pricing here: Shop the Hammies Navy Corduroy Short.
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