Ten-C Cargo Shorts Grey

Utility shorts in a soft mid grey, cut with a practical flap cargo pocket on the leg and a drawstring waist that lets you set the fit yourself. The look is clean and functional, with none of the bulk of a classic army short: one well-placed pocket, a quiet colour and a neat, uncluttered finish.

These shorts bring Ten C's utilitarian thinking into summer: a hard-wearing cargo shape, a waist you can loosen on a long, warm day and a colour that never shouts. The flap closes over the pocket, so phone or keys stay put when you sit down or cycle through town.

The fit is relaxed and easy, sized from S to XL, so take your usual size and adjust with the drawstring. Grey is the most versatile shorts colour there is: wear them with a white or navy T-shirt and suede sneakers, or with a knitted polo and loafers for a summer evening out.