
Only & Sons
Knit-Like Underside Blue Denim Bermudas
These Only & Sons at Le 31 blue denim bermudas feature an 8-inch inseam and a mid-thigh, straight-leg silhouette with rolled cuffs that expose a knit-like underside. Constructed from ultra-comfortable stretch cotton-polyester denim in a medium faded wash, they include a classic five-pocket design, contrast topstitching, and a sewn cuff hem. Suitable for casual wear, they offer a slim fit with visible whiskering and a leather waist patch at the back right.
- Color
- Blue Denim
- Material
- Stretch Cotton-Polyester Denim
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Size
Specifications
Blue denim bermuda shorts with a knit-like underside for comfort, above-the-knee length, and stretch cotton-polyester fabric.
Knit-like underside, 5-pocket design, sewn cuff hem, stretch cotton-polyester denim, above-the-knee length with 8" inseam.
- Color
- Blue Denim · blue
- Material
- Stretch Cotton-Polyester Denim
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- Knit-like underside for comfort
- Above-the-knee length with 8-inch inseam
- 5-pocket design
- Sewn cuff hem
- Ultra comfortable stretch cotton-polyester denim
- Only & Sons at Le 31 collection
Product Insights
Only & Sons' Knit-Like Underside Blue Denim Bermudas (69 CAD, in stock) deliver a tailored, smart-casual bermuda with a hidden sweatshirt-level comfort thanks to a knit underside—woven denim's soft, stretchy inner surface, not a separate lining. The 8-inch inseam and sewn cuff hem preserve a classic silhouette while enabling dressier looks, and the light blue wash pairs neutrally. Stretch cotton-polyester denim requires no break-in, and the curation stamp reinforces credibility. The main tradeoff: a 9 CAD premium over a similar 7-inch Jack & Jones bermuda, justified by the added inch and zip fly.
Verified claims
- Hidden comfort
- Knit underside hides sweatshirt-level comfort in a tailored denim short.
- Cuff hem
- Sewn cuff hem provides a clean tailored finish for smart-casual styling.
- Inseam length
- 8-inch inseam hits a modern above-the-knee sweet spot.
- Construction
- Woven denim engineered with a soft, stretchy inner surface — not a separate lining.
- Silhouette and styling
- Sewn cuff hem and 8-inch cut preserve a classic bermuda silhouette while knit underside delivers unrestricted comfort.
- Value
- 69 CAD — shares its knit-like underside with a $60 Jack & Jones bermuda, adding an 8-inch inseam and zip fly.
- Fit
- Order your usual size for a structured yet flexible fit suitable for smart‑casual occasions.
- Color fading
- Light blue wash fades normally, but the stretch and knit underside keep comfort and cut.
- Design and comfort
- Sewn cuff hem and stretch denim provide a tailored fit with no break‑in.
- Cuff and inseam
- Sewn cuff hem and 8-inch inseam enable dressier smart-casual looks.
- Wash color
- Light blue wash pairs with neutral and colorful tops for versatile styling.
- Curation
- Only & Sons at Le 31 curatorial stamp signals smart-casual credibility.
- Price comparison
- 8-inch inseam adds an inch and a zip fly over similar $60 7-inch bermuda for $9 more.
- Brand lineage
- Shared knit-like underside; Only & Sons has zip fly and 8-in inseam.
- Design philosophy
- Knit-like underside under structured denim shell with sewn cuff hem.
- Knit underside
- 87% cotton, 11% polyester, 2% elastane denim with a soft knit-like underside that needs no break-in.
- Wash and fade
- Light blue wash fades normally, slowed by cold inside-out washing.
- Care instructions
- Wash at 30°C inside out, low tumble dry, no bleach, iron max 150°C.
- Break-in
- Stretch cotton-polyester denim has no break-in period, staying comfortable from first wear.
Product record
- Title
- Knit-Like Underside Blue Denim Bermudas
- Brand
- Only & Sons
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value compared to similar denim bermuda shorts
- The 'Only & Sons at Le 31' designation on the Simons listing places these shorts within the department store's curated contemporary menswear section, lending a stylistic stamp that elevates the perception of the product beyond typical fast-fashion denim at this price point.
- The sewn cuff hem — a clean, tailored finish — contrasts with the rolled hems of the Lois Jeans Henry or raw cuts of many budget bermudas, adding a dressier edge that enables the short to transition more easily into smart-casual settings.
- An 8-inch inseam falls between the longer 10-inch and 9.5-inch cuts from Lois Jeans' Dennis and Henry and the shorter 7-inch Jack & Jones, offering a modern above-the-knee length that works equally well for polished summer looks and casual streetwear — a sweet spot that avoids the overly modest dad-short silhouette.
- The same knit-like underside softness is available on Jack & Jones' light-blue bermuda for $60 CAD, making the comfort engineering a shared Bestseller family asset rather than an Only & Sons exclusive; the $9 premium on this Only & Sons pair buys an extra inch of inseam (8" vs 7") and a zip fly instead of a button fly, so the decision hinges on length and fastening preference rather than fabric innovation.
Knit-like underside construction and benefits
- Only & Sons pairs the soft underside with a sewn cuff hem and an 8-inch above-the-knee cut that preserves the sharp, classic denim silhouette; the result is a short that reads as a structured bermuda from the outside while delivering the unrestricted, sweatshirt-like comfort of a knit interior — ideal for buyers who want the feel of athleisure without the casual, drapey appearance.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of mid-thigh length blue denim bermuda shorts on a model; shorts have rolled cuffs exposing a lighter underside and visible front seam stitching and pocket openings.
- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length denim bermuda shorts shown on a standing model, cropped at knees with rolled cuffs, straight leg fit from thigh to cuff.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.45 · w 0.36 · h 0.31 (high) - Rolled cuff detailFolded/rolled hem cuff on each leg that exposes a noticeably lighter underside fabric with a clean single roll.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.58 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high) - Denim wash and textureMedium blue denim with subtle vertical grain and lighter faded areas on the front thigh panels creating a worn wash appearance.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.48 · w 0.33 · h 0.18 (high) - Front pocket openingsFront slash pocket openings visible at hips with slight pocket bag inset at the openings.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.49 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.49 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high) - Center fly stitchingVisible center front fly seam with contrast stitching in a warm orange tone running along the fly area.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a full-body front-facing model against a seamless white background with even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model standing facing forward with arms relaxed at sides, legs slightly apart; full body visible from head to shoes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.94 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white seamless background and floor with soft, even studio lighting and faint soft shadow under feet.
- Image framingCentered composition with the model vertically centered and slight headroom above; no visible props or packaging.
Colors
medium blue· main denim#738CA3light gray-beige· rolled cuff underside#BCBBB3warm orange stitching· fly and seam stitching- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length denim bermuda shorts shown on a standing model, cropped at knees with rolled cuffs, straight leg fit from thigh to cuff.
- 02

Product
Mid-thigh blue denim bermuda shorts with rolled cuffs, visible five-pocket construction, belt loops, front button and zip fly, contrast topstitching, and faded whiskering on front thighs.
- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length denim bermuda shorts with a slim, straight fit on the model's legs and a single wide roll at each hem showing the cuff underside.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Pocket configurationClassic five-pocket styling visible: two curved front pockets with a small coin pocket inset on the right front, and sewn pocket openings at the front waist.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Waistband and closureBelt loops on the waistband and a visible metal top button above a stitched fly; the button is centered at the front waist.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.10 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.11 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - Fabric finishMedium blue denim with deliberate fading and whiskering across the front thighs and subtle vertical fade toward the inner thigh seam.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.34 (high) - TopstitchingContrast orange/brown topstitching visible along pocket edges, fly seam, and waistband.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Rolled cuff detailSingle cuff roll exposing a lighter, knit-like underside with a narrow exposed seam at the turn-up.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio model shot showing the lower torso and legs against a plain light background; model wears white socks and black sneakers which are props; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio photograph cropped from mid-torso to feet, centered on the shorts; model stands with one hand in pocket and the other relaxed at side.
- Props and stylingModel is wearing white crew socks and black low-top sneakers with white stripe accents visible below the shorts.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with diffuse, even studio lighting and soft shadowing under the feet.
Colors
medium washed blue· shorts main fabric#5C7A94light grey-beige· cuff underside#C3C3BCorange-brown stitching· topstitchingmetallic silver· top button- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length denim bermuda shorts with a slim, straight fit on the model's legs and a single wide roll at each hem showing the cuff underside.
- 03

Product
Rear view of mid-length blue denim bermuda shorts with visible back pockets, rolled cuffs showing a lighter knit-like underside, a leather waist patch at the back right, center back seam and faded wash with contrast topstitching.
- Back pocketsTwo square patch back pockets with a single line of visible contrast topstitching around the pocket edges and a slight faded area on each pocket body.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Rolled cuffsSingle wide roll-up cuffs at each leg hem exposing a lighter knit-like underside that contrasts with the denim outer face.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Waistband and leather patchMedium-rise waistband with belt loops and a rectangular tan leather patch sewn onto the back-right of the waistband.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Center back seam and yokeVertical center back seam runs down from the waistband and a subtle yoke seam across the upper back of the shorts creating shaping above the pockets.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Faded wash and whiskeringBlue denim shows gradient fading with lighter areas on the seat and upper thighs and faint horizontal whiskering near the top of the pockets.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Pocket stitch detailContrast stitching around pockets and along seams in a warm thread color visible against the denim.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Patch text“ONLY & SONS”
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-view photograph of a model wearing the shorts against a clean white background; model lower legs, socks and shoes are visible; even soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter framed studio shot showing the model from mid-torso to feet, centered in the image.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even lighting and low-contrast shadows on the floor.
- Model legs and propsModel wearing white ribbed crew socks and black low-top sneakers with white stripe markings; both legs visible and lightly cropped at the upper torso.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high)
Colors
medium faded blue· denim outer face#65829Blight grey beige· cuff underside#D29C7Ctan leather· waist patch#BC8A6Aorange brown· topstitching#AC7B5B- Back pocketsTwo square patch back pockets with a single line of visible contrast topstitching around the pocket edges and a slight faded area on each pocket body.
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Q&A
5 answered- What exactly does 'knit-like underside' mean? Is it a lining or a different fabric on the inside?
- It's not a separate lining — 'knit-like' refers to the fabric construction. These shorts are made from a woven denim that's engineered to feel soft and stretchy like a knit on the underside, giving you the look of traditional denim with added comfort [3].
- How does the stretch cotton-polyester denim fit compared to 100% cotton denim shorts? Should I size down or up?
- Compared to 100% cotton denim, these shorts have more stretch and a softer feel right out of the box — no break-in period needed. We recommend sticking with your usual size, as the stretch cotton-polyester blend offers a flexible, comfortable fit that adapts to your body [3].
- What is the cotton-to-polyester ratio in the denim blend?
- The exact cotton-to-polyester ratio isn't listed for this specific style, but the fabric is described as a stretch cotton-polyester denim blend, which indicates it contains both cotton and polyester along with elastane for stretch [1][2].
- Are these shorts machine washable, and do they require any special care to maintain the knit-like underside?
- Yes, these shorts are machine washable. We recommend washing at 30°C on a normal cycle, turning them inside out, and washing with similar colors to protect the fabric. They can be tumble dried on low heat and ironed at a maximum sole-plate temperature of 150°C — avoid bleach [8].
- Is the 'blue' color a dark or light wash, and does it fade noticeably with washing?
- The 'blue' color is a light blue wash — multiple retailers describe these as light-blue denim [1][2]. Like most denim, some fading with washing is normal. To minimize fading, wash inside out in cold water and avoid bleach [8].