long on tactical, Short in length
Featuring a stretch chassis, the Kadre™ duty short provides both durability for the daily grind and gymnastic-like flexibility for shucking ass over the rubble of the modern battlefield. They feature quick-dry 4-way stretch fabric, a padded waistband for comfort with gunbelts, zippered thigh and rear pockets for secure storage, and a StormStrike™ DWR finish for weather resistance. Designed by U.S. veterans and backed by a one-year Tried & True™ warranty.
Features
- Lightweight tactical short for training or operational use
- Four-way woven stretch chassis for no-bind comfort
- Durable and quick-drying 92% Poly / 8% Spandex fabric
- Right zippered thigh pockets w/ interior organizers
- Notched hand pockets for vertical knife orientation
- Secondary slip pockets for EDC organization
- Stretch crotch gusset
- 9" Inseam length reaches to knee cap
- Mesh pocket bags for quick drainage
- Padded waistband for comfort from stiff gunbelts
- StormStrike™ PFC-free DWR finish helps repel water and stains
- UPF 50+ fabric blocks 98% of the sun's harmful rays
- US Veteran designed & developed
- 1-year workmanship & materials warranty
Sizing & Fit
US Veteran Designed & Developed
All Viktos products are designed & developed by US military veterans, in association with the hard-earned knowledge from our team of special forces operators, law enforcement officers, and first responser professionals.
Tried & True™ Warranty
The Viktos team takes great effort in producing quality tactical gear. All Viktos products feature a one-year warranty against workmanship & materials related defects.
Protecting the second amendment
A portion of all Viktos sales goes to the Gun Owners of America foundation to fund their containing legal fight to protect constitutional rights for all Americans.
Shipping & Returns
VIKTOS offers ground shipping on most products to anywhere in the United States for a flat rate fee of $9.95. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, return it within 60 days of receipt in new, saleable condition for a refund.
Reviews & Questions
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Kadre Duty Short
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J
Very good short, very comfortable
I really like this short. The extra pockets are great and the short is comfortable. Material is light and durable, but they are a little noisy. I think it comes with that particular fabric, but it is not horrible.
19 days ago
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D
Kadre Shorts
Good fit and love the fabric and breathability this is the second pair. I would definately buy again!!
23 days ago
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T
Great Shorts
These shorts are very comfortable and everything is great with them. The only issue I have is the left cargo pocket doesn’t have internal retention/internal pockets like the right. So if one is to have on a thigh holster and they are right handed then those pockets are useless. Other than that they are amazing shorts.
a month ago
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F
Kadre Duty Shorts
This is my third pair of Kadre Duty Shorts. They are great for the warm weather!
a month ago
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S
Not as good as the Kadre XP shorts
Still nice shorts, but a step down from the Kadre XP shorts, which they appear to be replacing. Less waistband padding, back pockets are not zippered, far less gusset in the crotch, and no laser-cut vent holes. VIKTOS needs to keep the XP shorts.
a month ago
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G
Simply Irresistible
Talk not only about comfort, these shorts offer so much versatility and visibility. At a reasonable mid knee length the are comfortable enough to kick flip a curb or don a tactical belt n run some drills. The pockets kick to the side enough to allow for an easy movement utilizing the cargo pockets as drop mag retention. Comfortable mag draws from the thigh with the magazine pockets. They can be as quick drying as you are drilling on the range. Worth getting a couple few pair.
a month ago
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N
Almost Perfect
Just needs the zippers back on the rear pockets and they will be good to go.
2 months ago
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B
Comfortable and light
First impressions of these shorts were how light they were. Material is thin and breathable. We'll see over time how the durability is. Comfortable fabric, good pockets, and just in time for summer.
2 months ago
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J
great tactical and fashionable short
love these shorts, great tactical design, functional with a fashionable look, lightweight, good length (down to right above the knee - i am 5'8", muscular build, ordered medium). just a note the grey color in the pic (on my screen) is/was lighter than actual color in person.
2 months ago