The casual walking shorts use a front drawstring waist; the denim boyfriend shorts use a button-and-zipper fly.
Listings show a classic rise for the walking shorts and a high- or mid-waist construction for the denim boyfriend shorts.
The items are described as midweight, and the walking shorts are noted as suitable for all seasons.
The walking-style boyfriend shorts are listed as imported from China.
Some listings show 'Garment Length: At Knee' with an inseam of 9 inches. Denim listings describe the garment length as 'Full' and do not provide an inseam measurement.
Descriptions vary: some list 'Regular Fit', others a relaxed 'boyfriend' fit, and some denim items are noted as 'straight leg' with a slim fit.