Workwear shorts from DeWalt's site-ready clothing range, aimed at the same crowd as Snickers and Dickies: trades who want tough fabric and sensible pocketing without moving up to full trousers. The ripstop poly-cotton blend is geared towards resisting small tears and abrasions on the job, while staying lighter than heavier canvas options.

Who are these shorts best for?

If you carry tools on your person, the holster pockets and cargo storage make the difference. You can keep fixings, a tape and a knife close to hand, then drop the holsters when you're climbing ladders or working in tight spaces. Reinforced bar tacks and a double-folded hem focus durability where shorts usually fail first, and the YKK zip is a reliability nod for daily wear.

• 255gsm 65/35 poly-cotton ripstop for a balance of toughness and breathability
• Holster, cargo, ruler and back pockets for organised carry
• Hammer loop, D-ring and holster webbing for attaching tools and clips

Note: belt and tools aren't included; the fit is regular.