Jorts

Baggy Jorts

Jorts represent one of skateboarding's most divisive fashion moments - peak functionality wrapped in an aesthetic that makes onlookers question your life choices. They emerged during the mid-90s when skaters refused to choose between denim's protective qualities and summer's oppressive heat, creating a garment that solved practical problems while looking absolutely ridiculous. The baggy cuts accommodated knee pads and unrestricted movement, while the denim construction survived concrete contact better than any alternative shorts material. Brands like Blind and World Industries embraced jorts during skateboarding's most aggressively unfashionable era, when looking weird was the point and comfort mattered more than coordination. Modern jorts maintain the same practical benefits while acknowledging that sometimes looking stupid is the price of functional excellence. They're perfect for skaters who prioritize performance over perception and understand that the best solutions often emerge from ignoring what other people think.